Naming the LRO (Lichfield Radio Observatory) Hydrogen Radio Telescopes One and Two
Now formerly named (after competition in SARA and my astronomy groups): 2. Signal Snatcher – Ptarmigan 86cm Dipole Array LRO
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astronomy.network The Website of Lichfield Radio Observatory (LRO)
Andrew Thornett, Lichfield, England, M6THO, andrew (at) thornett (dot) net
Processing all viable EZB and NPZ files from Ptarmigan Array to date 1/11/2024 (i.e. this is entire available working data set since the start of my attempts to map the Milky Way using the Ptarmigan Array)
This is the result of processing raw uncorrected data. ZIP file of EZB and NPZ files can be downloaded from
Read moreParabolic Solar Cooker Radio Telescope (LRO-H2) 3/11/2024
Photos show construction of mount and telescope feed and telescope before and after placing on new wooden mount.
Read morePresentation on Solar Cooker Dish Radio Telescope given to SARA Radio Telescope Observation Party 3/11/2024
Click on link below to view the presentation (Powerpoint file): https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SARA-Solar-Cooker-Dish-Radio-Telescope-031124.pptx
Read moreSolar Cooker Dish Radio Telescope @ LRO fully assembled for first time 3/11/2024
Rush job to get it ready for the SARA Drakes Lounge meeting on 3/11/2024! (i.e. put together on the day
Read moreSolar Cooker dish telescope and wooden mount as of 2/11/2024
Now found way to mount cantenna at focal point. Also, wooden mount now painted. Andy
Read moreMy photos of NGC891 & Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS from LRO, Lichfield, 26/10/2024
Taken using my Seestar S50 telescope. 5 minute exposure No filter.
Read moreBuilding wooden mount for Solar Cooker Dish Radio Telescope 27/10/2024
I am building a second wooden mount, this time for Solar Cooker Dish rather than Ptarmigan Array – but based
Read moreNew Chinese Cavity Filter covering hydrogen line 1400-1427 MHz
I have just taken delivery of a new hydrogen cavity filter from China. Click below to read cavity filter specifications.
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