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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?

Photo of Jupiter by Michael R. GoodEarly 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.

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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.

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