A retrospective view of Australian solar radio astronomy 1945–1960

Stewart, Ronald, Wendt, Harry, Orchiston, Wayne, and Slee, Bruce (2011) A retrospective view of Australian solar radio astronomy 1945–1960. In: Orchiston, Wayne, Nakamura, Tsuko, and Strom, Richard G., (eds.) Highlighting the History of Astronomy in the Asia-Pacific Region: proceedings of the ICOA-6 conference. Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings . Springer, New York, USA, pp. 589-629.

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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-8161-5_22

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Abstract

The Solar Radio Astronomy Group within the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation's Division of Radiophysics established an international reputation for solar research by the early 1960s. This paper examines some of the reasons for this success under four main headings: (1) Serendipity and timing; (2) Innovative design; (3) Support and funding; (4) Early outstanding scientific results. The achievements are compared chronologically with other significant contributions from elsewhere.


Item ID:	18650
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN:	978-1-4419-8161-5
ISSN:	1570-6605
Related URLs:	http://eprints.jcu.edu.au/19818/
Additional Information:	This chapter appears in the book "Highlighting the History of Astronomy in the Asia-Pacific Region: proceedings of the ICOA-6 conference." The book information is available from the Related URLs field.
Date Deposited:	12 Sep 2011 04:24
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