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astronomy.me.uk The Website of Lichfield Radio Astronomy Observatory (LRO)

Astronomy observatory in Staffordshire, England.

  • Calculators
  • Contact me
  • Equipment List at Lichfield Radio Observatory
  • Grafana Dashboard Cosmic Watch Detectors
  • History and description of Lichfield Radio Observatory (LRO)
  • Links to other SID monitoring sites
  • Live data from UKRAA Sudden Ionospheric Disturbance Monitor at LRO (SIDs)
  • Live feed from SuperSID monitor
  • Live feed from UKRAA CosmicWatch Muon Detectors
  • Live feed from UKRAA Magnetometer
  • Live feed from UKRAA PicoMuon Muon Detector
  • Live feeds at Lichfield Radio Observatory (LRO)
  • Live Radio meteor observations and meteor counts
  • Live stream from 1420MHz hydrogen-line 86cm Ptarmigan Triffid Dipole Array
  • Privacy Policy
  • Publications & Presentations
  • SHOOS - SARA Hydrogen-Observing Overall Survey
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January 1, 2026 Admin

Comparing H-Line Cantenna Dimensions different diameters of the can

Key messages from above table: The probe length does not change with cantenna diameter at the same design frequency. The

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January 1, 2026 Admin

Calculating dimensions for 1420 MHz hydrogen line cantenna to use as waveguide for 150cm dish

The following calculations were developed with help of the calculator at https://3g-aerial.biz/en/online-calculations/antenna-calculations/cantenna-online-calculator

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January 1, 2026 Admin

SETI League Excel Spreadsheet Templates (Calculators)

A ZIP file of the entire set of calculators from the SETI League website 1/1/2026. https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SETI-League-Excel-Spreadsheet-Templates-Calculators.zip

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January 1, 2026 Admin

Suggested dimensions for a 3 metre H-Line Aperture Horn Antenna

These may be debated by other builders……note I haven’t built this sized horn so cannot demonstrate its effectiveness – rather,

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January 1, 2026 Admin

Notes on SETI-style “Horn of Plenty” horn antenna tuned to H-Line

https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Notes-on-SETI-style-Horn-of-Plenty-horn-antenna-tuned-to-H-Line.pdf

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January 1, 2026 Admin

Designing my SETI H-Line Horn of Plenty 31/12/2025

From SETI League on building Horn of Plenty: https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10629-scaled.jpg https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Building-SETI-Horn-of-Plenty2003.docx SETI League Feedhorn Excel Spreadsheet Calculator: https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SETI-League-Feedhorn-Analysis-Excel-Calulator.xls Design for my

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December 30, 2025 Admin

Calculating Cantenna Dimensions Talk for BAA Hydrogen Line Sub0group meeting 5/1/2026

https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Calculating-Cantenna-Dimensions-for-H-Line-Meeting-050126-DRAFT-301225@2330.pdf https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Calculating-Cantenna-Dimensions-for-H-Line-Meeting-050126-DRAFT-301225@2330.pptx

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December 30, 2025 Admin

Testing antenna aimed at cold sky vs hot ground – can this be conducted in daytime or must it be done at night?

QUESTION:Testing antenna aimed at cold sky vs hot ground – can this be conducted in daytime or must it be

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December 30, 2025 Admin

Recording of data collection on LRO-H2 (Solar Cooker Radio Telescope) 28/12/2025

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December 29, 2025 Admin

Linear power supply purchased Amazon for SAWBird H1 LNA 29/12/2025

The idea here is to reduce variations in LNA performance as power spikes up and down in power supplies by

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