Celebration and Dedication of an IEEE Milestone at Parkes, Australia [Historical Corner]

The radio telescope at Parkes has been at the forefront of international research in radio astronomy since the early 1960s. It received a further accolade recently when it was honored by the award of an IEEE Milestone for its involvement in the first moon landing on 21 July 1969 (Sydney time).

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