Why were astronomers interested in studying radio waves in the 1980s and 1990s?

a) The radio waves were coming from the sun and heading to Earth.

b) The radio waves were coming from the center of the Milky Way.

c) The radio waves were causing static on the transatlantic telephone service.

d) The radio waves were visible and could be seen in the sky above Earth.

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Matthew Munoz

15 September, 01:26

Why were astronomers interested in studying radio waves in the 1980s and 1990s?

a) The radio waves were coming from the sun and heading to Earth.

b) The radio waves were coming from the center of the Milky Way.

c) The radio waves were causing static on the transatlantic telephone service.

d) The radio waves were visible and could be seen in the sky above Earth.

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Amari Graves · Answer 1

Astronomers were interested in studying radio waves in the 1980s and 1990's because the radio waves were coming from the center of the Milky Way.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The telescope displayed results of the waves in the form of bubbles which are said to be light years away from the earth. Although scientists were unable to explain the phenomenon they managed to name them based on their appearance with familiar objects.

In the period of 1980s and 1990's, astronomers were interested in studying the radio waves, especially the radio waves which were arriving from the centre of the milky way galaxy. This was found by using an electronic telescope.