Radio Astronomy! The Itty Bitty Radio Telescope Kit IS HERE! - IBT
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THE ITTY BITTY RADIO TELESCOPE KIT IS HERE!
The IBT also known as the Itty Bitty Telescope, is intended to be used as a learning instrument.
Hook up to a computer (not included) and use SkyPipe Software in order to hear galactic noises from the Sun!
(the link to the software is provided below)
The Itty Bitty Telescope (IBT): Tips for building and using a simple radio telescope
FAST Facts about the IBT:
1. This is a 12,000 MHz radio telescope.
2. It can detect frequencies in the range of 12,200 to 12,700 MHz.
3. It is not a radio telescope system that can be used for serious sky surveys.
4. It can detect the sun.
5. It can detect black body radiation such as 300K trees, buildings, people, when viewed against blank sky.
6. You must use it outside, or through a large window.
NOTE: the IBT astronomically is for detecting the Sun only. It will, however, also detect trees, buildings and people.
The "Itty Bitty Telescope" was fashioned after the Little Bitty Telescope described at http://www.setileague.org/articles/lbt.pdf. This website also provides some experiments that can be performed on the "Little Bitty Telescope."
Kit comes with everything you need to build your own working Radio Telescope:
- Complete Instructional CD*
- 1 - DirectTV 18-inch satellite dish with LNB and mount
- 1 - Signal Cat Satellite Finder
- 12" x 12" 3/4" plywood board for base
- Lazy Susan Type platform
- 8 -1 1/4" sheet metal or wood screws
- 4' coax cable
- 2' coax cable
- 1 - 8 AA battery holder
- 1 - 9-volt battery clip
- 20 dB in line amplifier
- 3.5mm mini plug cable for laptop or speaker connectivity
Here is a link to some very informative software relating to the IBT:
Tools Needed:
- 7/16 socket wrench
- Screw drivers, both Phillips and straight
- Wire cutters
- Wire striper or knife
Here are some great videos about the Itty Bitty Radio Telescope: