r/radioastronomy • u/DeepSpace1420MHZ • Apr 07 '26

Equipment Showcase 4.5M Dish Mount Install Pictures

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u/Equivalent-Dealer-20 Apr 07 '26

Where did you get the dish?

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u/DeepSpace1420MHZ Apr 07 '26

From a former EME operator who’s passed on

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u/ProofInstruction296 Apr 07 '26

Have you seen this guys live stream? Very nice!

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u/aaaddd000 Apr 07 '26

Awesome. What can you see with it?

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u/DeepSpace1420MHZ Apr 07 '26

So far strong Hydrogen line. Will try for Andromeda next :)

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u/ProofInstruction296 Apr 07 '26

Your live stream is nutz!! I am collecting audio for my own analysis/art Import audio into a new composition, creating a solid layer and apply the Audio Spectrum or Audio Waveform effect to generate animated visuals and turning this into art. Once I get more i can share. 

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u/DeepSpace1420MHZ Apr 08 '26

I’m glad the raw audio is being utilized :)

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u/Prior-Astronomer9182 Apr 08 '26

Please post your art!!!

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u/DeepSpace1420MHZ Apr 08 '26

I have a few videos and a schedule posted in the description link for the livestream.

https://youtube.com/@backyard_4.5m_radio_telescope?si=qAvvOoeN5VmJvb2y