A radiotelescope to encourage scientific vocations

The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the Universidad Complutense de Madrid have inaugurated a radiotelescope within the framework of the Moncloa Campus which will contribute to bring astronomy to the youngest students.

05/06/2013

The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the Universidad Complutense de Madrid have inaugurated a radiotelescope within the framework of the Moncloa Campus which will contribute to bring astronomy to the youngest students.

This equipment is added to the European network of antennas of the educational project: Hands on Universe (HOU) which will be available to High Schools in order to encourage scientific vacations. Using a simulator and a webcam plugged in real time in the control interactive platform, students and teachers will be able to access observation times, manipulate the aerial and to point to radio sources in space.

The start of the radiotelescope is the result of a close collaboration between the UCM group of Space Astronomy and Optimal Management of Astronomical Resources (AEGORA) and Higher Technical School of Telecommunication Engineering of the UPM where the antenna is installed. Measuring the rotation curve of the Milky Way and to detect the sun activity are two examples of actions that will be performed.

The installation of the antenna was carried out by the Radiation Group UPM which is also responsible for its maintenance and calibration. The technologies to study will cover from instrumentation to electromagnetic radiation and signal processing.

Tag: General Affairs    Source: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Event date:

05/06/2013