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.