Our World: Arecibo - The Largest Radio Telescope on Earth | Our World

Learn about radio waves, a special type of light that has a longer wavelength and less energy than the light we see. Find out how NASA uses radio waves to learn more about the universe and our own atmosphere with a giant telescope in Puerto Rico.

Published on: March 19, 2013

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