Radio Astronomy – Page 23 – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Where Can One Acquire Large Amateur Radio Antennas?

Question: I am an amateur radio astronomer, and am wondering how to proceed from just a small TV dish…

Does the Moon Bend Radio Waves?

Question: Regarding radio astronomy, are there any “edge effects” to the moon, meaning can or does the moon bend…

What Radio Astronomy Can Be Done at S-Band?

Question: At work, we have a 14 foot dish with an S-Band receiver. Are there any interesting radio astronomy…

When Did the Cas A Supernova Occur?

Question: There is a statement at the following link to the image archive that I do not understand: http://images.nrao.edu/Galactic_Sources/Supernova_Remnants/569. …

What Can Radio Telescopes Measure?

Question: I have some questions about radio astronomy. If we build a planetary radio telescope, What data can we…

Very Large Array Visitor Statistics

Question: I am currently working on a research project about dark skies for one of my master classes. I…

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