An Introduction to Radio Astronomy

October 2nd, 2010
Sponsored by
The Society of Amateur Radio Astronomy and the Chiefland Star Party Group

This event will be held October 2nd, 2010 CSPG observing field located at 5330 NW 52nd Court Chiefland Florida 32626 starting at 10:00 a.m. Coffee and snacks will be available at 9:00 a.m. This event will be held at the facilities of the CSPG observing field.

Instruction will be provided by members of The Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers (SARA)
Saturday Lunch will be provided along with a CD with radio astronomy training material covered plus additional material. A $15.00 donation will help offset the costs.

Agenda

10:00 Introduction to Radio Astronomy
10:45 Break
11:00 Astronomy for ham radio operators
Or
Radio for astronomers
11:45 Lunch provided
12:45 Afternoon Break-out sessions
Radio Jove
VLF Solar Astronomy
Itty Bitty Telescope
H line

Dinner on your own

Night observing will be available for folks who do not have a telescope.

Camping and RV hookups are available.

Please Contact Tom Crowley for additional information and reservations 404.375.5578 crowleyj@hotmail.com