Radio astronomy allows us to use radio waves to observe the universe which we then translate into something we can see by assigning colors to frequencies. Many times, these radio images are combined with images from optical telescopes to create a composite image, giving stunning and detailed views. Recently, fast radio bursts were discovered by Dr. Iris de Ruiter and collaborators at the University of Sydney emanating from a binary pair of stars.
Join us this week as Mike delves into the amazing field of radio astronomy and recent discoveries within it.
Astro Brief is a collaboration between KSMU, the Missouri Space Grant, and MSU's Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science. Hosted by Dr. Mike Reed, Astro Brief focuses on astronomical events, the field of astronomy, and astronomy-related guests. It airs Thursdays at 9:45 am on KSMU.