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The Radio Wave Mystery That Changed Astronomy
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In 1967 Jocelyn Bell Burnell made a discovery that revolutionized the field of astronomy. She detected the radio signals emitted by certain dying stars called pulsars. Today, Jocelyn's story. Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber talks to Jocelyn about her winding career, her discovery and how pulsars are pushing forward the field of astronomy today.Have cosmic queries and unearthly musings? Contact us at shortwave@npr.org. We might open an intergalactic case file and reveal our findings in a future episode.
Released:
Aug 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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