Sydney Observatory - Apollo Feedhorn

Posted by Karlossus
on Monday, November 29, 2010

One of the most interesting and historic items in the Sydney Observatory exhibition is the feedhorn of the Parkes radio telescope.  The first TV images from the moon in July 1969 were converted into electrical impulses through this very device.  Zoom into the text for more info.

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