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14. Whispers from the Cosmos

Uncharted with Hannah Fry

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Building a Cosmic Listener: The Radio Telescope Experience

This chapter explores the design and operational mechanics of a massive radio telescope, emphasizing its scale and intricate assembly process. It chronicles the journey of connecting various components over two years to finally capture faint signals from outer space amidst challenges from interference.

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