Redenham Radio Observatory - Science and Engineering Week
The Redenham Radio Observatory will be hosting events for the British Science Association 'National Science and Engineering Week' between March 9-18.
The events will include a brief description of what Radio Astronomy is, an explanation of what a radio telescope is, how it works and the engineering challenges involved in its construction. At certain times, during the day, it will be possible to observe the velocity of planet earth relative to other parts of our Galaxy, the Milky Way.
Another live demonstration will be of echoes from meteorites and space junk passing through the beam of the Graves Radar as received in Redenham. Our Planet orbits the Sun at about 30Km per second and as it does so we pass through the remnants of ancient comet trails which give rise to meteorites. The primary function of the Graves Radar is to plot the orbits of satellites and space junk but it also provides a useful means of observing meteorites.
Presentations will take about one hour and as space in the “radio room” is limited the maximum group size including leader is 8 with standing room only.
To visit this event please contact Brian Coleman <brian-coleman at tiscali.co.uk> to make an appointment. The Observations possible will depend on time of day, 10:00-17:00 9th - 18th March.
The Redenham Radio telescope is located at Woodlands, Redenham, Andover, Hampshire SP11 9AN. NGR SU300500
Leaflet
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/g4nns/NSEW1.pdf
The Redenham Radio Telescope
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/g4nns/radast.html
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