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Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

First light on additive interferometer

Admin December 3, 2023 4 Comments

Experiencing difficulties with my multiplying interferometer (which means it doesn’t work yet!), I am trying a simpler additive interferometer using 2 x Nooelec 1.4GHz dishes, SAWBird+ H1M LNAs at dishes,…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Determining the galactic rotation curve of the Milky successfully with my 1420MHz array

Admin December 1, 2023 No Comments

Galactic rotation curve from my data: Below shows exercise of picking points for curve above in my data: Compare my rotation curve above with typical Keplarian rotation curve (not from…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Interferometer test rig

Admin November 30, 2023 No Comments

My proposed test rig for interferometer, although I intend to change the splitter to power splitter. Andy

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

The 2 aerials of LIMA (Lichfield Interferometer Mini Array) 30/11/23

Admin November 30, 2023 No Comments

I still don’t think my interferometer is going to work! But here the 2 x Nooelec 1420MHz mesh antennae that will be used. Andy

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Getting closer to the horizon on 1420MHz array…..

Admin November 30, 2023 No Comments

I have added some extension arms to the elevation mechanism on my homemade wooden mount for my 1420MHz hydrogen array to get closer to horizon as in this photo and…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

The hydrogen map develops!

Admin November 28, 2023 No Comments

The arms of the Milky Way are beginning to emerge in my 1420Mhz radio telescope using ezRA software and 86 x 86cm ex-military array. I would particularly direct readers to…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

“First Light” of AD8302 Interferometer Board….without aerials!!

Admin November 23, 2023 2 Comments

I decided to see what output came out of the AD8302 phase comparator on my interferometer board – no aerials. Is anyone able to explain to me what I seeing…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Processing ezCol_Data 201123@1300 (End 1st map 1420MHz Milky Way (6 elevation data points))

Admin November 20, 2023 No Comments

Results of my first mapping exercise of Milky Way at 1420.405Mhz from Lichfield, UK, covering available sky in this area. RTL-SDR Blog V3 Software Defined Radio Ptarmigan Triffid 86 x…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Results of mapping Milky Way 1420.405Mhz (Hydrogen) 20 November 2023 @ 01:00

Admin November 20, 2023 No Comments

RTL-SDR Blog V3 Software Defined Radio Ptarmigan Triffid 86 x 86 ex-military dipole array antenna ezRA software for collection and analysis Non-motorized mount 6 elevation positions between 90 degrees (looking…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

“Completed” 1420.405Mhz(Hydrogen) Radio Interferometer Receiver based on AD8302 chip 18/11/23

Admin November 18, 2023 No Comments

“Completed” Radio Interferometer Receiver for 1420.405MHz Hydrogen work……well, I say completed = also needs 2 x coax cables with SAWBird+ H1M LNAs at dish end, couple satellite dishes & mounts,…

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  • Independently Testing each of the two KrakenRF Discovery Dishes & Discovery Hydrogen Line feeds at LRO used for interferometry 6-9 October 2026

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  1. Interpretation of results from first successful rubidium lock achieved with 5650A – astronomy.me.uk The Website of Lichfield Radio Astronomy Observatory (LRO) on First successful rubidium lock achieved with 5650A rubidium time source 12 September 2026
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