Radio Wave Astronomy

Radio wave astronomy is a field that studies celestial objects by capturing the radio waves they emit, similar to how a radio receives signals. Unlike visible light, radio waves can pass through dust clouds and penetrate regions hidden from optical telescopes, revealing phenomena like pulsars, galaxies, and cosmic microwave background radiation. Using large radio antennas and sophisticated receivers, astronomers analyze these signals to understand the universe's structure, origins, and behavior. This method provides a unique view of the cosmos, complementing traditional optical astronomy and uncovering phenomena that are otherwise invisible to the human eye.