TED: How radio telescopes show us unseen galaxies | Natasha Hurley-Walker

The speaker shares their journey from childhood inspiration to becoming an astronomer, highlighting the limitations of visible light in exploring the universe. They introduce radio astronomy as a solution, showcasing the Murchison Widefield Array and the GLEAM survey's discoveries. The talk concludes with future prospects in radio astronomy, including the Square Kilometre Array, which promises to reveal the universe's earliest stars and galaxies.

What discoveries were made using the Murchison Widefield Array?

How does the speaker describe the process of star formation and its relation to the colors observed in the galaxy?

What is the significance of the Square Kilometre Array in the context of the speaker's research?

What does the speaker hope to achieve with the new radio telescope?