SAASST News

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 16:45

An Introduction to Radio Astronomy by Abdollah Masoud

Eng. Abdollah Masoud from the “Radio Astronomy Lab” at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) gave a lecture on Oct. 04, 2023, under the title “An Introduction to Radio Astronomy.” This is part of the World Space Week 2023 celebration organized by SAASST.

 

Initiated by Karl G. Jansky, Radio Astronomy focuses on studying celestial objects and phenomena using radio waves. By observing the universe at the radio band, astronomers can uncover information about cosmic objects such as galaxies, pulsars, and even the remnants of the Big Bang. In addition, radio waves can penetrate cosmic dust clouds and travel long distances without significant atmospheric absorption, allowing us to observe objects that might be obscured at other wavelengths. With powerful radio telescopes and sophisticated data analysis techniques, observational radio astronomy continues to unveil new insights into the universe’s structure, dynamics, and evolution, expanding our knowledge of the cosmos and inspiring further astronomical discoveries. The upcoming Sharjah Long Baseline Radio Interferometer project aims to catalyze the next generation of radio astronomers in the region.