Radio Astronomy Collection

Underside of Arecibo radio telescope
Arecibo radio observatory. View of the underside of the dish antenna of the Arecibo radio telescope, the worlds largest. Built into a volcanic crater in Puerto Rico, Arecibos dish is made of 38

A large antenna operated at Deep Space Station 41 in Australia
This 26 meter (85 foot) antenna operated in Woomera (Island Lagoon), Australia at Deep Space Station (DSS) 41, established in August 1960

Karl Guthe Jansky, American physicist and radio engineer, c1940. In 1932, while carrying out research into static that might interfere with voice radio transmissions

The Very Large Array radio telescope in New Mexico at sunset
March 17, 2013 - The Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope in New Mexico at sunset. The Earths shadow rising at right and the pink Belt of Venus is along the eastern horizon

A deep space tracking station on an alien planet

The Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex
January 11, 2012 - The Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex, located in the Mojave Desert in California, is one of three complexes that comprise NASAs Deep Space Network (DSN)

A deep space tracking station on an alien planet operated by androids

A human tracking station on a distant alien planet in the distant future
A human tracking station, part of a colony, on a distant alien planet in the distant future

The Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, England
The Lovell Telescope is a radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, England

Extraterrestrials are believed to already live amongst us
While scientists are busy searching the universe for signs of intelligent life, there are many who believe that extraterrestrials already live amongst us

The Very Large Array radio telescope under moonlight in New Mexico
Dedember 13, 2013 - One of the 27 antennas of the Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope complex in New Mexico (with others in the distance at lower right) illuminated by moonlight

Inside radome of upgraded Arecibo radio telescope

Radome of the upgraded Arecibo radio telescope

Subreflector of upgraded Arecibo radio telescope
Arecibo subreflector system. View of the 90-tonne dome housing the new gregorian subreflector system installed in 1997 for the Arecibo radio telescope. Note the people at upper right

Upgraded Arecibo radio telescope with subreflector
Upgraded Arecibo radio observatory. Aerial fisheye lens view of the Arecibo radio telescope, with its gregorian subreflector system newly installed in 1997

Effelsberg radio telescope, Germany
Effelsberg radio telescope. Inaugurated in 1972, this 100-metre radio telescope is one of the worlds largest fully steerable radio telescopes. It operates at wavelengths from about 7mm to 90cm

Astronomy and the radio spectrum. This part of the electromagnetic spectrum can largely pass through the atmosphere. Yellow lines are the main emission wavelengths of carbon monoxide (CO)

False-col. radio map of active galaxy Centaurus A
Radio map of active galaxy Centaurus A. Located 16 million light years away, Centaurus A has two huge radio-emitting lobes which reach 2.5 million light years above & below the galaxy itself

SNR Vela Supernova remnant
Radio image of the Vela supernova remnant (SNR) recorded at a wavelength of 11cm by the Parkes radio telescope, Australia

Vladimir Migulin, Soviet physicist
Vladimir Vasilevich Migulin (1911-2002), Soviet physicist. Migulin, who specialised in radio physics, was the director of the Institute of Terrestrial Magnetism

Spektr-R space telescope launch. Zenit-3F rocket at launch site 45 (LC-45) at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, being used to launch the Russian Spektr-R radio space telescope

Effelsberg radio telescope
With a diameter of 100 meters, the Radio Telescope Effelsberg is one of the largest fully steerable radio telescopes on earth

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"Exploring the Cosmos: Unveiling the Secrets of Radio Astronomy" Delving into the depths of space, we find ourselves beneath the awe-inspiring Arecibo radio telescope, a gateway to unraveling celestial mysteries. Deep Space Station 41 in Australia stands tall, its large antenna reaching out to capture whispers from distant galaxies and unveil their hidden stories. Rewinding time to c1940, we encounter Karl Guthe Jansky, an American physicist and radio engineer who pioneered the field with his groundbreaking discoveries. Nestled in Cheshire, England lies the iconic Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory - a symbol of human curiosity and our relentless pursuit of knowledge about our universe. As day turns to dusk over New Mexico's horizon, the Very Large Array radio telescope becomes silhouetted against a breathtaking sunset while it listens intently for cosmic signals. In our imagination's realm, we venture far beyond Earth's boundaries to an alien planet where a deep space tracking station stands as humanity's connection to distant realms. Returning once more to Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, England - home to The Lovell Telescope - we witness its steadfast presence as it continues its quest for astronomical revelations. Amidst this journey through time and space lies another glimpse at The Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex; an essential hub enabling communication with interstellar travelers. Our minds wander back again towards The Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory – serving as both guardian and guide on humanity’s voyage through cosmic wonders. On that mysterious alien world operated by androids, a deep space tracking station hums with technological precision – bridging gaps between civilizations light-years apart. Capturing glimpses from across vast distances is what drives us forward in exploring unknown territories – just like The Lovell Telescope standing tall at Jodrell Bank Observatory.