astronomy.network Lichfield Radio Observatory (LRO)

Now formerly named (after competition in SARA and my astronomy groups): 2. Signal Snatcher – Ptarmigan 86cm Dipole Array LRO

This is the result of processing raw uncorrected data. ZIP file of EZB and NPZ files can be downloaded from

Click on link below to view the presentation (Powerpoint file): https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SARA-Solar-Cooker-Dish-Radio-Telescope-031124.pptx

Rush job to get it ready for the SARA Drakes Lounge meeting on 3/11/2024! (i.e. put together on the day

Now found way to mount cantenna at focal point. Also, wooden mount now painted. Andy

Taken using my Seestar S50 telescope. 5 minute exposure No filter.

I am building a second wooden mount, this time for Solar Cooker Dish rather than Ptarmigan Array – but based

I have just taken delivery of a new hydrogen cavity filter from China. Click below to read cavity filter specifications.