Physics A-Level

Tracking mount

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Used by both telescopes to follow a source across the sky.

AQA · Single dish radio telescopes, I-R, U-V and X-ray telescopes (A-level only) (study guide)

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Single dish radio telescopes, I-R, U-V and X-ray telescopes (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)

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