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Astronomy observatory in Staffordshire, England.

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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?

Admin February 27, 2026 No Comments

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

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Easy Radio Astronomy Software (ezRA)

Linux pyrtlsdr no longer available – what can be used instead during installation of ezRA?

Admin February 25, 2026 No Comments

I collect data with free Linux PCs. I find my Windows 10 PC is running Python 3.9.4, which does not show a problem. I see available Win11 Python version 3.12…

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How to test & what results to expect when testing Nooelec SAWBird H1+ Low Noise Amplifier and Filter with NanoVNA

Admin February 25, 2026 No Comments

From Alex Pettit 25/2/2026: From Jan Lustrop: I use 40 dB attenuator on port S11 for Sawbird+H1 LNAs. The above were responses to post on SARA Mailing List that noted…

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

Initial Positive Data 134cm VLF Aerial with direct input into USB Soundcard LRO 25/2/2026

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https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Initial-Positive-Data-134cm-VLF-Aerial-with-direct-input-into-USB-Soundcard-LRO-250226.pdf

Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Mini-Circuits ZHL-1217HLN Coaxial Low Noise Amplifier 1200-1700MHz

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Mini-Circuits BFCN-1900+ Ceramic Bandpass Filter 1893-1920 MHz

Admin February 25, 2026 No Comments

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Easy Radio Astronomy Software (ezRA)

Maths Ted uses to calculate galactic velocity in ezRA

Admin February 24, 2026 No Comments

Maybe your answer is explained at about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXuPDJVRbd0&t=1892sor maybe starting back at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXuPDJVRbd0&t=1083swhere I explain the tangential velocity method.The radius from the Galactic Center to the tangential gas cloud is…

Meteor detection by radio

Radio Meteor Scatter – Improved Spectrum Lab Conditional Actions V8 from Blackwater Skies

Admin February 24, 2026 No Comments

https://www.blackwaterskies.co.uk/2021/03/radio-meteor-scatter-conditional-actions_v8/

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Recent Posts

  • Why am I unable to run JAVA muon data processing program on my Windows 10 computer, with the following error message appearing: UnsupportedClassVersionError
  • Development of John’s scripts to analyse PicoMuon stand alone data during transatlantic flight
  • How to reduce the quantity of data recorded on portable Picomuon detector during a Cubesat in a Box “launch” such a s a transatlantic flight from Europe to USA
  • Using digital TV channels for radio meteor scatter radio astronomy observations in USA
  • JAVA muon data processing program on Windows 10 causes “UnsupportedClassVersionError”.

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  1. Admin on LRO-H5 First Light – Video of data collection on ezCol 18 June 2026 – 19 June 2026.
  2. Ultimate speed power bank with compressor UPK 10 H5 from Lidl Supermarket, UK – astronomy.me.uk The Website of Lichfield Radio Astronomy Observatory (LRO) on “Cubesat in a Box” – design development as of 15 June 2026
  3. “Cubesat in a Box” – design development as of 15 June 2026 – astronomy.me.uk The Website of Lichfield Radio Astronomy Observatory (LRO) on What are attachments for power banks that keep them always on called? I need an always on power bank to power my UKRAA PicoMuon muon detector during my trans-atlantic airflight of month for my altitude muon detection experiment
  4. “Cubesat in a Box” – design development as of 15 June 2026 – astronomy.me.uk The Website of Lichfield Radio Astronomy Observatory (LRO) on Ultimate speed power bank with compressor UPK 10 H5 from Lidl Supermarket, UK
  5. Admin on My 150cm LRO-H2 hydrogen line radio telescope is pointed azimuth 168 degrees, elevation 75 degrees, and collecting data by 24-hour transit scans. Which Milky Way parts does it pass through when trace shows one or two arms?

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Why am I unable to run JAVA muon data processing program on my Windows 10 computer, with the following error message appearing: UnsupportedClassVersionError

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