Learn Radio Astronomy

Resources, guides, and educational content to help you build and operate your radio telescope.

Radio Astronomy Overview

Getting Started

Learn the fundamentals of radio astronomy and how it differs from optical astronomy.

Key Concepts

Understanding frequency, wavelength, and the radio spectrum.

Building Your First Scope

Hardware Components

Essential components needed to build a radio telescope.

Assembly Guides

Step-by-step instructions for building your telescope.

Recommended Books

Essential reading for radio astronomy enthusiasts.

IQ Math

Understanding IQ Data

In-phase and Quadrature signals form the foundation of digital radio astronomy.

Signal Processing

How to process and analyze IQ data from your telescope.

Positional Astronomy

Coordinate Systems

Understanding celestial coordinates and how to point your telescope.

Tracking and Pointing

How to accurately point your telescope at radio sources.

Useful Resources

Tools and references for positional calculations.

Additional Resources

Community Forums

Connect with other radio astronomy enthusiasts.

Software Tools

Software for data acquisition and analysis.