PrimaLuceLab Installation Team successfully completed the installation of a SPIDER 500A MarkII radio telescope at the Department of Physics “E. Fermi” of the University of Pisa (Italy). This advanced instrument will be used for radio astronomy education and research, allowing students and researchers to observe the Universe in radio waves…
Choosing the right astrophotography camera is one of the most important decisions an astrophotographer has to make. Whether you’re just starting your journey under the stars or you’re ready to upgrade your gear, understanding the different types of cameras and their features will help you get the best results from…
Choosing the right telescope for astrophotography is a key step for anyone who wants to capture high-quality images of the night sky. While there are many telescopes designed for visual observation, astrophotography requires specialized features and equipment. In this guide, we’ll walk you through selecting the best telescope for astrophotography,…
We are proud to announce the installation of a new SPIDER 300A MarkII radio telescope for radio astronomy at the PL Space Center, located inside the Polo Tecnologico Alto Adriatico technology hub in Pordenone, Italy. The PL Space Center is an advanced facility developed by PrimaLuceLab to demonstrate innovative ground-based…
Astrophotography is the most powerful and inspiring way to explore the Universe from Earth. By combining a telescope, a camera, and the right equipment, you can capture breathtaking images of nebulae, galaxies, planets, and the Moon—revealing details that are invisible to the naked eye. In this article, you’ll learn what…
Radio interferometry is the technique used by professional radio astronomers to create a single large radio telescope using multiple smaller antennas. Radio interferometry allows radio astronomers to obtain radio pictures with higher angular resolution, but up until now this technique has been used only in very expensive research instruments….
The PrimaLuceLab Installation Team has successfully completed the installation of our first complete astronomical observatory in the United States – the DUAL-COMPACT Observatory Station, located in San Bernardino County, California! This state-of-the-art observatory is a groundbreaking achievement for PrimaLuceLab and the local community. This astronomical observatory was accomplished for San…
A new SPIDER 500A MarkII radio telescope, with 5 meter diameter antenna, has just being installed at the Planetarium – Silesian Science Park in Poland! The radio telescope, that will be used for educational and outreach activities, has been manufactured by PrimaLuceLab in its italian headquarters, then shipped to the…
PrimaLuceLab Team completed the installation of a new SPIDER 300A radio telescope for radio astronomy in Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany)! The 3 meter diameter antenna with the tracking system and pier has been installed on a concrete base foundation while receiver with backend and control computer have been installed in the…
A new SPIDER 300A radio telescope for radio astronomy is now active on the roof of Physics Department of U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis MD, USA! PrimaLuceLab Installation Team completed the installation of the 3 meter diameter parabolic antenna with tracking system. A receiver with backend and control computer have…
