Grote Reber, the father of radio astronomy
The father of radio astronomy
June 12, 2008
The late Grote Reber is recognised as both the father of radio astronomy and the first person to build a big dish telescope to explore the cosmos. The American moved from his home in the USA to Tasmania in the 1950s and assisted this country to establish a lead in the field.
Now a museum has been opened by the University of Tasmania to commemorate his work and David Fisher takes us on a tour with astronomer Professor John Dickey
Full transcript here:
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/inconversation/stories/2008/2272907.htm