Information for Astronomers
Information for Astronomers
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Last update: see bottom right
Receivers currently installed at the prime focus:
Receiver | Status |
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P210-7 | ok |
P200/180 | ok |
P170 / UBB | currently under maintenance |
Please note, that there is new strong RFI at ~1475 MHz, influencing also the protected band. The staff of the observatory is currently investigating possible measures.
Receivers currently available in the secondary focus:
Receiver | Status |
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S130 | not available |
S110 | ok, wider bandwidth with the new EDD system - please contact staff |
S60 | ok, only one horn available |
S45 | ok |
S36 | not available |
S28 | ok |
S20 | ok |
S14 | ok |
S7 | ok |
The S-band has recently heavily been occupied by RFI (due to LTE). Observations with the 11cm-receiver should use the 8-bank polarimeter or the new spectro-polarimeter (please contact staff).
For questions about the scheduling please contact sched100m[at]mpifr-bonn.mpg.de.
For other questions or comments, please contact eff-support[at]mpifr-bonn.mpg.de.
Please also report RFI to the same email address.