ASTRO – Aristotle Student Telescope for Radioastronomy Observations
BEAM, in collaboration with the Astrophysics, Astronomy & Mechanics sector of the AUTH Physics Department, undertakes the implementation of a new Project related to the development and design of a radio telescope! Utilizing national and international collaborations of our professors we have the support and guidance of astronomers and engineers with extensive experience in the construction of radio telescopes. The main purpose of the project is to strengthen the educational and research facilities of the AUTH, but also the flourishing of the field of astronomy and more specifically radio astronomy in Greece.
SUBSYSTEMS
SCIENCE TEAM
Searching for radio sources, both in the solar system and beyond, where we can “see” with the ASTRO Radio Telescope.
MECHANICAL TEAM
Design and construction of the support mechanism and the parabolic surface of the Radio Telescope.
ELECTRICAL TEAM
Selection and design of the appropriate feed and receiver for the Radio Telescope antenna system.
SOFTWARE TEAM
Development of code for the communication of the Radio Telescope with the control center and data analysis.
MARKETING TEAM
Creation of promotional material for the project, management of its public profile in the general public and on BEAM’s social media, communication with potential sponsors to obtain financial support for the project and management of its fund through ELKE.
EVENTS
FIRST TRAINING RADIOTELESCOPE
Faculty Of Sciences OPEN DAY
The purpose of the “Open Day” institution was to inform the members of the academic community of the School and the Foundation about the research, teaching and social activities carried out at the Faculty of Sciences, to exchange opinions and know-how and to get to know each other.