Onsala Space Observatory 2-m Telescope in Sweden
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Jodrell Bank Observatory 7-m Telescope in UK
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University Pierre & Marie Curie 2.3-m radio telescope in France
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Radio astronomical observations can be carried out during day time and even in poor weather conditions. This makes them ideal for teaching astronomy interactively in the classroom. In a short time, it is possible to detect the radio emission from neutral hydrogen gas in our own Galaxy, the Milky Way, and to map the distribution of this gas in the spiral arms.
The Swedish partner (Onsala Space Observatory, Chalmers University of Technology) has developed a prototype radio telescope which is available to pilot schools for real time observations via the Internet.
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Onsala Space Observatory 2.3 m radio telescope - SALSA ONSALA |
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Salsa Onsala is a 2.3 m radio telescope operating at a wavelength of 21 cm. At this wavelength, one can observe the spiral arms of the Milky Way (our galaxy). The radio telescope can be operated remotely over the internet. To detect cosmic signals while watching the telescope move in the webcam is a great thrill for both pupils and teachers.
Observations can be done during day-time
as well as night-time, and even in bad weather.
Onsala Space Observatory is the Swedish
National Facility for Radio Astronomy. The observatory operates the
two radio telescopes in Onsala, 45 km south of Göteborg, Sweden, in the
mm and cm wavelength regions, and is one of the partners in the ALMA (giant) radio-telescope in Chile.
If you are a teacher, a high-school student, or simply interested in
trying SALSA and discovering the joys of radio astronomy, please contact
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At anytime you can watch the radio-telescope using the webcam (which is in the nearby control building).
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