Getting Started in Radio Astronomy: Beginner Projects for the Amateur (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1461481562 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Getting Started in Radio Astronomy provides an overall introduction to listening in on the radio spectrum. Radio astronomy is a mystery to the majority of amateur astronomers, yet it is the best subject to turn to when desirous of an expanded knowledge of the sky. This guideintends to instruct complete newcomers to radio astronomy, and provides help for the first steps on the road towards the study of this fascinating subject. In addition to a history of the science behind the pursuit, directions are included for four easy-to-build projects, based around long-term NASA and Stanford Solar Center projects. The first three projects constitute self-contained units available as kits, so there is no need to hunt around for parts. The fourth – more advanced – project encourages readers to do their own research and track down items. With details of equipment that really works, a list of suppliers, lists of online help forums, and w
He wrote and recorded a podcast about the NASA Radio Jove project, which can be heard on 365daysofastronomy. He has his own small permanent observatory and specializes in solar system deep-sky imaging, spectroscopy, and radio astronomy. Steve Arnold is a certified mechanical engineer and long-time amateur radio astronomer. Steve is a member of a number of astronomical groups and organizations. . He is a member of the Society for Popular Astronomy and has r
"Additional help for a beginner building a radio astronomy kit" according to Mark Wahl. While the book provides an overview of the history of radio astronomy as well as a brief introduction to RF and basic electronics assembly, the book does not actually include the directions for building projects, as might be suggested by its cover description. Rather, the majority of this book is additional supplementary. it's a good book for you If you know nothing about radio astronomy, it's a good book for you.. "simple" according to Amazon Customer. In my opinion, many constructed of electronic coupling (receiver) should have been recognized.This book is not creative enough.
This guideintends to instruct complete newcomers to radio astronomy, and provides help for the first steps on the road towards the study of this fascinating subject. In addition to a history of the science behind the pursuit, directions are included for four easy-to-build projects, based around long-term NASA and Stanford Solar Center projects. The first three projects constitute self-contained units available as kits, so there is no need to hunt around for parts. Getting Started in Radio Astronomy provides an overall introduction to listening in on the radio spectrum. With details of equipment that really works, a list of suppliers, lists of online help forums, and written by someone who has actually built and operated the