Stargazing What Are Cool Research Ideas for a School Radio Telescope Project?

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Research ideas for a school radio telescope project include observing solar flares and listening to radio emissions from Jupiter. Solar flares can provide valuable data, though challenges may arise from equipment limitations and data interpretation. Engaging with Jupiter's radio signals can yield impressive results and enhance understanding of planetary phenomena. Participants in the discussion share experiences that highlight the importance of resource availability and personal interests in shaping research outcomes. Exploring these topics can lead to exciting discoveries in radio astronomy.
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Through my school, I'll be working with a radio telescope. I was wondering if you guys had any ideas or suggestions of cool things that I could research or observe with the radio telescope. Thanks!
 
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You could look at solar flares...I did a little work with them using a former cable tv dish while at undergrad. However, that was only because it was the only thing available on campus (the department was really small and underfunded) and my interests lie elsewhere. Our setup was bad and I spent most of the time simply trying to interpret data, let alone analyzing solar flare data.
 
Listen to Jupiter. You will be impressed!
 

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