Today, 01 Feb 2017, we concluded the Wow! Signal Experiment. The data was analyzed and summarized in a 16 page paper, which has been submitted to the Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences for peer-review. We expect our findings to be publishes late Spring 2017.
Category: Wow Project
Wow! Experiment In Process
Today we directed our 10m telescope toward 266P. Data collection will continue for 14 days. Initial results will be analyzed and, if required, a synopsis will be published.
All System Go for Wow! Signal Experiment
We have tested the radio telescope and all equipment – everything appears to be working fine. We will start tracking the comet mid-January and will conduct the experiment for 10 days. Any findings will be published within 30-60 days post experiment!
29 November 2016 (Variable Star GSCII 37336)
Today we conducted our first “automated” neutral HI scan of the galactic plane (no observer required at Site-B). The purpose of the experiment was to measure the radial velocity of neutral HI along the galactic plane as it drifted over the 10-meter telescope (at 90° altitude). The experiment was a success. The data collected and analyzed demonstrates a decrease Read More
27 November 2016 (Cygnus A Test)
Today we conducted a full three hour scan of the Cygnus A AOI. The telescope was in drift scan mode. A strong signal at 1420 mhz was detected, as expected for Cygnus A. Full report: cygnus-a-112716
12 November 2016 (Constellation Lacerta)
12 November 2016: Dennis, Ryan and I observed the galactic plane along the constellation Lacerta. We detected a strong hydrogen signal that was blueshifted.
31 October 2016
31 October 2016: Today we scanned the galactic plane to test our 10-meter radio telescope and spectrometer. We detected hydrogen, however, the signal was weak. We will make adjustments this week.
April 2016 to October 2016
Research Log 14 APR 16: Thanks to everyone who donated to this experiment. As of today, we have reached our milestone goal of $10,000. We also made our first purchase. The original plan included the N-EQ6 SynScan equatorial mount with a payload of 35 pounds. We upgraded to the iOptron Pro iEQ45 German Equatorial Mount with a Read More