The Distribution of the Discrete Sources of Cosmic Radio Radiation

Abstract

The galactic distribution of 77 discrete sources of cosmic radio radiation has been examined. It is found that the distribution can be explained on the assumption that there are two major classes of source, one having a high degree of galactic concentration and the other having a random distribution. The possible identification of the sources with various types of astronomical object is discussed, and it is concluded that, although some of the evidence is suggestive, it is insufficient for any positive conclusions to be formed.