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SPIDER 300A ADVANCED RADIO TELESCOPE
SPIDER 300A
is a complete system, consisting of all elements that guarantees the reception and
recording of the radio waves coming from space. Thanks to its high technology specifically developed by
PrimaLuceLab, SPIDER 300A radio telescope allows you to get advanced level results with a reliable and
easy to use radio telescope.
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Antenna
In order to get a powerful but still
compact and easy to handle radio telescope, we
have developed the
WEB300-5
antenna that,
thanks to its 3 meters diameter and
construction in fine metallic mesh,
provides a large collection surface with
a low weight. Special rear supports
maintain the rigidity of the whole
parabolic antenna on the mount
avoiding bending and ensuring
the effectiveness of the
pointing system. They also
help to maintain a perfect
parabolic shape with a
maximum error of less than
lambda/20.
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Feed horn
Developed specifically for 1420 MHz PrimaLuceLab Radio telescopes, the
H-FEED
feed horn is designed
for optimal illumination of the primary reflector
allowing high gain, minimise side lobes and the
spillover effect, thus obtaining the best possible
performance from the 3 meters parabolic antenna.
The feed horn is designed to receive in dual
polarisation with support for two professional Low
Noise Amplifiers (LNA) for the 1420 MHz frequency.
The feed horn is positioned in the perfect point
of focus of the antenna through a rigid
support with 4 double supports, in
order to have low obstruction and
with a focusing device to
precisely focus and maximise
the performance of the
entire radio telescope.
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