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Astronomy observatory in Staffordshire, England.

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Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Can a radio telescope parabolic mirror be made with number hexagons not electrically connected?

Admin March 2, 2026 No Comments

Yes — a radio telescope reflector can be made from separate hexagonal panels that are not electrically bonded together, provided certain conditions are met. This is actually very common in…

VLF Radio Detection of SIDs (Very low Frequency detection of Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances)

Live observation from LRO-SIDS5 on 1/3/2026 @ 20:19

Admin March 1, 2026 No Comments

This is a live observation from my new 134cm VLF/SIDs aerial which directly feeds into the computer soundcard.

Attending & talking at conferences, workshops & societies

My presentation for SARA RTOP Meeting 1/3/2026

Admin March 1, 2026 No Comments

I asked for help on whether my design and dimensions of the single-cavity hydrogen-line Cavity Filter are correct. https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SARA-RTOP-My-Presentation-010326.pdf

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SARA RTOP Meeting Invite and Link for 1/3/2026, and monthly meeting links

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SARA Radio Telescope Observation PartySARA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Radio Telescope Observation Party (RTOP)Time: Mar 1, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

How to make a simple cavity filter for 1420MHz

Admin February 28, 2026 No Comments

Designing a simple cavity filter for 1420 MHz (the neutral hydrogen line at 1420.405 MHz) is very practical for radio astronomy front ends, especially to reduce out-of-band interference before amplification.…

VLF Radio Detection of SIDs (Very low Frequency detection of Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances)

How can I set up an observatory level system for saving VLF images on my MiniPC and displaying them through a searchable database on my website?

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Setting up MySQL on your own computer is generally straightforward, especially if you’re comfortable installing typical desktop software. The difficulty mainly depends on your operating system and whether you want…

VLF Radio Detection of SIDs (Very low Frequency detection of Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances)

SID Monitoring at LRO 27/2/2026

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VLF Radio Detection of SIDs (Very low Frequency detection of Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances)

Assessment of using an USB splitter to power my Raspberry PI at same time as SuperSID?

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When querying ChatGPT on the viability of connecting an USB splitter cable from a DC-DC 12V-5V converter to supply a Raspberry Pi ZERO 2W and SuperSID preamp, ChatGPT gave this…

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How can I use WordPress to display contents of a folder – all JPEG files – ideally display one picture and allow viewer on the WordPress side to select other images. I will be uploading new images regularly to this folder?

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How can I use WordPress to display contents of a folder – all JPEG files – ideally display one picture and allow viewer on the WordPress side to select other…

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Intel NUC7i7BNH MiniPC User Manual & Photos of the Unit

Admin February 27, 2026 No Comments

https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Intel-NUC7i7BNH-MiniPC-User-Manual.pdf

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  • Measuring Solar Differential Rotation with JSol’Ex software and the Sol’Ex Spectroheliograph.
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  • Photo of Supernova 2026kid in NGC 5907 from Lichfield Radio Observatory 14/5/2026
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  1. Key documents for making your own Jason Burnfield 1.5m mini hydrogen line radio telescope and using this to successfully take a spectrum on M31 Andromeda Galaxy (and hopefully even the M33 Triangulum Galaxy). – astronomy.me.uk The Website of Lichfie on Alex Pettit’s Instructions for making an umbrella antenna and cakepan loop hydrogen line feed:
  2. Key documents for making your own Jason Burnfield 1.5m mini hydrogen line radio telescope and using this to successfully take a spectrum on M31 Andromeda Galaxy (and hopefully even the M33 Triangulum Galaxy). – astronomy.me.uk The Website of Lichfie on Alex Pettit’s Project: H-Line 3D:
  3. Key documents for making your own Jason Burnfield 1.5m mini hydrogen line radio telescope and using this to successfully take a spectrum on M31 Andromeda Galaxy (and hopefully even the M33 Triangulum Galaxy). – astronomy.me.uk The Website of Lichfie on Ted Cline’s Easy Radio Astronomy (ezRA) Software Suite:
  4. Key documents for making your own Jason Burnfield 1.5m mini hydrogen line radio telescope and using this to successfully take a spectrum on M31 Andromeda Galaxy (and hopefully even the M33 Triangulum Galaxy). – astronomy.me.uk The Website of Lichfie on How to point your drift detection hydrogen line radio telescope at the bright part of the Milky Way in Cygnus to test the performance of the system.
  5. Key documents for making your own Jason Burnfield 1.5m mini hydrogen line radio telescope and using this to successfully take a spectrum on M31 Andromeda Galaxy (and hopefully even the M33 Triangulum Galaxy). – astronomy.me.uk The Website of Lichfie on Cold Sky vs Hot Ground

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