Hosted by Appsterdam
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Date
Sun 13-10-2024 10:30
Price:
€ 47.5
Location
Dwingeloo Radiotelescoop
Oude Hoogeveensedijk 4 , Dwingeloo
🚀 **A step closer to the universe**
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, we’re organizing a day trip with a luxury mini-bus from **Amsterdam** to the **Dwingeloo Radio Telescope**—a national monument and still an active center in radio astronomy today. When built in[masked], it was the worlds largest radio telescope with a 25-meter diameter. Today, the telescope is managed by volunteers from the **CAMRAS foundation** (C.A. Muller Radio Astronomy Station) and it is fully up to date. Several volunteers work professionally in astronomy and space science, such as at **ASTRON**, the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy. They develop innovative technologies like the LOFAR telescope and conduct fundamental astronomical research. CAMRAS participated in the **Artemis 1** mission and will be in **Artemis 2**. The CAMRAS radio telescope is located on the ASTRON-terrain, in a radio-quiet nature reserve which normally is only accessible by foot or bike (we have a parking waiver). This day is organized by Martinus Meiborg, co-founder of Appsterdam, who has recently become a telescope operator at CAMRAS and also happens to be our fully licensed bus driver.
📡 **What can you expect?**
In the rotating observation room of the radio telescope, you’ll gain insight into the incomprehensible dimensions and aspects of the universe, guided by a scientific software engineer and guide who works in astronomy every day. Expect to dive into cutting-edge technology, clearly explained, with hands-on experiences:
* **Listen to pulsars**: The rhythmic signals of dead stars that spin around their axis in under a second.
* **Watch the universe expanding**: Learn how hydrogen radio frequencies reveal that the universe is continuously expanding and in motion.
* **Track satellites**: Witness how the 130-ton telescope tracks satellites passing overhead at high speeds.
* **Success stories**: Learn how CAMRAS volunteers downloaded images from a Chinese lunar satellite, showing Earth rising from the moon’s horizon.
* **Earth-Moon-Earth communication**: Discover how to send and receive radio signals via the Moon—one of Dwingeloo’s expertise.
* **Q&A and more**: Enjoy a guided tour of the telescope’s components and explanations about its operations. You’ll have the chance to ask questions about telescope software, such as coordinate systems and digital signal processing. You’ll also learn about CAMRAS’ open-source and data projects that you can get involved in. Be amazed by the technology that makes radioastronomy work.
🌍 **Why join?**
Appsterdam connects people, communities and disciplines. Technology is revolutionizing our daily lives and work. Astronomy and space exploration were at the origin of many discoveries we take for granted today: Wifi is a direct a result of radio astronomy and collaboration between medics and radio astronomers resulted better and sharper MRI scans. Astronomy is leading in data and signal processing, satellite communication and software solutions, not to mention our insight in the universe of today.
This is a unique opportunity not only to learn but also to be inspired by the incomprehensible dimensions of our universe. Whether you’re working on mobile apps, machine learning, or data processing, you’ll gain new insights.
🚌 **Day details**
* **Date**: Sunday, October 13, 2024
* **Departure**: 10:30 AM from Amsterdam, at a location to be announced, in a luxury mini-bus with a maximum of 20 participants.
* **Program**: Bus ride including demonstrations in the telescope’s observation room, a guided tour of the telescope’s components, Q&A, and more.
* **Lunch**: Bring your own lunch. Upon arrival, we’ll eat at the Muller House, the former director’s residence on the ASTRON grounds, in the shadow of the radio telescope. We’ll provide soft drinks and juices. Afterward, the tour and demonstrations will begin.
* **Return**: Late afternoon in Amsterdam, full of new knowledge and inspiration.
* **Cost**: €47.50 per person (public transport would already be €30). Register below and use [this ‘Tikkie’-link](https://tikkie.me/pay/StichtingAp/t8A9bAinUm6kXJekJYUqrr) for your payment.
🎟️ **Sign up now!**
There are 20 spots available! This trip is for Appsterdammers and all individuals interested in astronomy. You can bring up to two friends or colleagues. Register now and experience a day where (radio) astronomy and learning come together in a rememberable day.
You will receive trip details by email, such as the pickup point in Amsterdam.
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