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Linux for Radio Astronomy

How to make a byte-for-byte (block-level) backup of a Linux Ubuntu machine remotely

Admin December 11, 2025 No Comments

Yes — you can absolutely make a byte-for-byte (block-level) backup of an Ubuntu machine remotely, provided you have either SSH terminal access or remote GUI. Below are the reliable, practical…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Metric equivalent of 1/8 inch diameter bolt to use as monopole probe on cantenna

Admin December 11, 2025 No Comments

An 1/8-inch diameter bolt is 3.175 mm in metric.The nearest standard metric size is: ✅ M3 bolt (3 mm diameter) Alternatives If you need something closer to the exact 3.175…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

SRD-05VDC-SL-C Relay

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It is a relay for 5V signal control that can be applied and used in areas requiring various contact control. It can receive a 5V signal and control the power…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

SRD-12VDC-SL-C Relay

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The SRD-12VDC-SL-C is a small and dependable relay. It uses 12V DC power. It has SPDT contacts that switch between two circuits safely. This relay can handle up to 10A…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Chokes for hydrogen line cantenna feeds

Admin December 10, 2025 No Comments

A choke can be added to a cantenna feed to improve performance by suppressing unwanted common-mode currents on the outside of the coaxial cable shield. This results in a cleaner…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Pyramidal Horn Calculator with examples for 1420 MHz hydrogen-line pyramidal horn build.

Admin December 9, 2025 No Comments

This calculator calculates the optimal dimensions of a Pyramidal Horn. Click on link below to see examples of calculation for hydrogen line radio observing (1420 MHz): https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Pyramidal-Horn-Calculator-with-examples-091225.pdf

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Designing and building a 1-metre-aperture horn antenna for 1420.405 MHz suitable for hydrogen-line work.

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Below is a complete, practical guide to designing and building a 1-metre-aperture horn antenna for 1420.405 MHz suitable for hydrogen-line work. I’ll give you dimensions, materials, flare angles, feed options,…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

In normal retail use paint tins are not made of stainless steel (relevant when used for making cantennas for radio astronomy)

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In normal retail use paint tins are not made of stainless steel. Here’s the breakdown: ✔ What paint tins are made of Most commercial paint cans are made from tin-plated…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Geodesic Dome Dish Plans

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Creating a geodesic dish can be an exciting project. These structures are efficient, robust, and aesthetically pleasing. Here’s a detailed guide to help you plan and construct a geodesic dish.…

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz) Waveguides

I find that a 2.5 litre paint tin provides the 150mm diameter that seems to suit hydrogen line cantenna. Can I put it inside 5 litre paint tin so that 5 litre tin acts as choke on cantenna? I use the cantenna as waveguide.

Admin December 9, 2025 No Comments

Short answer: maybe — but probably not the way you hope. Putting a smaller 2.5 L can inside a larger 5 L can will change the electromagnetic environment of the…

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