Three Columns
Welcome to the Radio JOVE Project !
Radio JOVE students and amateur scientists observe and analyze natural radio emissions of Jupiter, the Sun, and our galaxy.
- Build and use your own Decametric Radio Telescope
- Follow Live Observations Online
- Teachers, See Our Lesson Plans and other Educational Materials
NEWS & FEATURES
- When will the 2009 Jupiter Season End?
Early in November, Jupiter is transiting close to
sunset. Given the low level of solar activity,
listening conditions are often pretty good at
that time. By early December Jupiter will be even
closer to the sun in the sky - lingering in the
twilight following sunset. Conjunction occurs on
Feb 28, 2010, after which Jupiter will emerge as
the bright "star" of predawn skies. For those
early risers among us the 2010 season will commence in late spring.
Let's take advantage of the low solar activity
and see how long we can stretch out the 2009
season. Who will be the observer reporting
verified Jupiter activity closest to
conjunction? For that matter who will be the
first to receive signals during the 2010 season? Fame and glory await you.
DON'T MISS THESE
- The Radio JOVE Bulletin
- Our newsletters contain useful and fascinating information for RJers.
- Recommended Changes to RJ Antennas
- Jupiter appears farther South in the coming years. Please read the following for antenna changes to follow Jupiter:
- RJ Educational CD
- Dr. Joe Ciotti has created the CD "A Visual Primer to Radio JOVE". This CD is a valuable educational complement to the RJ Reference CD.
- SSREK
- The Solar System Radio Explorer Kiosk (SSREK) will teach visitors about radio waves from Jupiter and the Sun and what they may be telling us about these worlds.
- The Birthplace of Planetary Radio Astronomy
- 2005 marked the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Jupiter's natural radio emissions near Seneca, Maryland. Radio JOVE helped publicize this milestone with a variety of events and presentations.