Abstract:Abstract. Astronomy is perhaps the best example of fundamental research aiming to increase our knowledge well beyond our human neighborhood. But astronomy is also a Big Science, which is partly technology-driven. Progress in observational capabilities is due to progress in detectors, telescopes, satellites, etc. I use three examples -radio astronomy, adaptive optics and detectorsto describe the complex interactions between astronomy, technology development and industry. I conclude by a short description of the… Show more
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