Loose Leaf For Explorations: Introduction To Astronomy
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Author: Thomas T Arny, Stephen E Schneider Professor
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What is the purpose of an interferometer?
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Ch. 5 - What is light-gathering power? How does it affect...Ch. 5 - Prob. 2QFRCh. 5 - Prob. 3QFRCh. 5 - Prob. 4QFRCh. 5 - What is the purpose of an interferometer?Ch. 5 - Prob. 6QFRCh. 5 - Why do astronomers put X ray observatories in...Ch. 5 - Prob. 8QFRCh. 5 - Prob. 9QFRCh. 5 - Prob. 10QFR
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