NEST+m Radio and Space Observatory

NEST+m Radio and Space Observatory Founded April of 2014, the NEST+m Observatory is a brand new initiative at NEST+m as research tool for students to learn as well as for public outreach

Beginning in April 2014, the NEST Radio and Space Observatory (NRSO) is a brand new initiative at NEST+m as a dedicated research place for students to learn observe and collaborate in order to better understand the radio astronomy field. We focus on peer-to-peer education and student led outreach programs and events targeted at K-12 Students and the public. Founder's Publication on the NASA RadioJOVE Project (Jan, 2014 Publishing)
Solar and Radio Astronomy: A Hands-on Introduction Seminar(4/28/14)
Radio Astronomy Initative Program- (May, 2014)
Ribbon Ceremony for the Grand Commissioning of the NRSO (June 15th, 2014)
Space U Educational Outreach- (June 18th- June 26th, 2014)
Registered Organization with SkyandTelescope.com- (June 7th, 2014)
Registered Organization with NASA's Night Sky Network- (June 10th, 2014)

06/06/2016

*Currently seeking a qualified individual with an interest in space and research to lead an afterschool program and club oriented around astrophysics at NEST+m.

NEST+m Radio and Space Observatory is a student-founded research tool for observing and patterning Jovian and Solar radiation. Our primary objective is to expose K-12 students to the wonders of space and science education!

08/17/2015

Slowing starting up, we'll be up and running very soon and making further progress in the name of radio astronomy!

Soon to be released is an official report of all logistics, goals and partnerships later this year in 2015.

01/31/2015

What about the idea of a self-searching, radio-controlled or autonomous robot with a several mounted and pivotable technologies including a radio telescope dish?

Insides include a microcontroller, control system, swivel mounts, tens of mechanical gears and high powered battery packs. This would certainly be very versatile for most sensor and receiving equipment. What are your thoughts?

08/02/2014

The NEST+m Radio and Space Observatory is now an offical member of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Night Sky Network!


http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/club-view.cfm?Club_ID=1634

The NEST Radio and Space Observatory (NRSO) is a brand new initiative at NEST+m as a dedicated astronomical observatory where students can learn, observe and collaborate in order to better understand the astronomy field. The Observatory currently uses 3 radio telescopes and will be introducing sever…

07/11/2014

We've been up for 2 months, officially started a month ago... and we've done a seminar, event, publication, built the entire observatory and taught 155 students in classes... ~ Miracles of Hard work! Thinking of Joining yet? Probably right?

07/11/2014

Finishing up a publication for Founder and CEO for Jeffrey Lichtman of the Societry of Amatuer Radio Astronomers and RAS Company,
we have a fully creditted page in his 900+ page book! Amazing! :D

We're now a registered organization of SkyandTelescope.com, a major American Monthly Magazine on astronomy! http://www.s...
07/11/2014

We're now a registered organization of SkyandTelescope.com, a major American Monthly Magazine on astronomy!

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/clubs-organizations/observatories/nestm-radio-space-observatory/

NAME NEST+m Radio and Space Observatory ADDRESS 111 Columbia Street New York City, NY 10002 USA CONTACT Samuel Lum [email protected] PHONE 347-952-8114 EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE http://www.nestobservatory.weebly.com NUMBER OF MEMBERS 9 OTHER INFORMATION Dedicated to the outreach of astro…

Congratulations to the commissioning of the Observatory on June 15th, 2014. We're all ready to make a BIG Impact this fa...
07/11/2014

Congratulations to the commissioning of the Observatory on June 15th, 2014. We're all ready to make a BIG Impact this fall 2014.

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NEST+m/111 Columbia Street
New York, NY
10002

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+12126775190

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