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Interferometry and its affect on radio astronomy

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What is interferometry and what problem in radio astronomy does it address?

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This solution of over 200 words covers the definition of interferometry and how it affects radio astronomy. Reference used is included.

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As technology has continued to evolve over time, science has maintained pace in creating different ways to see and hear actions that are taking place in our solar system. One of the sub categories of astronomy are those called radio astronomers. Radio astronomy is the study of celestial objects that emit radio waves and are otherwise invisible in other platforms of electromagnetic ...

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