The Radio Astronomy Section aspires to encourage and support the construction of radio telescopes by amateurs, their use for observing programmes, and the development of a deeper understanding of the science underlying what is being observed. Programmes can be aimed at any radio astronomical phenomenon, at any radio frequency. This encouragement will be through the operation of continuing group programmes, and through building communication and information exchange between individuals and groups pursuing their own projects. The main purpose of the Group is to act as a reservoir and clearing house for information on radio telescope design, construction and debugging, and how to use these instruments effectively. This will include the discussion of observing techniques and data analysis. Members should be able to exchange ideas, give advice and help each other. Establishing a pool of design information and software suitable for use in observing and data processing is a priority.
Videos
- Fast Radio Burst – New data from the Astropeiler Stockert Observatory.
2024 Mar 4 - H-1 line & Muon detector
2024 Jan 9 - Quasars, black holes, and future of the Milky Way
2023 Dec 4 - Deep Science at Boulby Underground Laboratory & Recent endeavors for the search for the H-1 line.
2023 Nov 15 - Square Kilometre Array Observatory at Jodrell Bank
2023 Oct 18
Section Pages
- RAZoom Programme 2024
- Radio Astronomy Basics
- Current Projects Observations
- VLF Archive Reports - 2005-2024
- BAA RA Zoom Conference Meetings Archive
- BAA RA Training Workshops & Archive
- BAA RA 21 Day Conference - Saturday, 2021, October 16 - 10:00 to 17:00
- Resources
- Archived RAGazine and Circulars
Section Officers
- Director: Paul Hearn
- Assistant Director: Andrew Thomas
- Website Manager: John Berman