The Warkworth 30m Radio Telescope is a radio telescope at the Warkworth Radio Astronomical Observatory, located just south of Warkworth, New Zealand, about 50km north of the Auckland CBD. It is operated by the Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research, Auckland University of Technology.[1] Originally used for international communication, the university was formally granted a licence to operate the Warkworth 2 antenna by Telecom New Zealand in November 2010.[2]

Warkworth 30m Radio Telescope

Part of	Warkworth Radio Astronomical Observatory
Location(s)	New Zealand
Coordinates	36°26′00″S 174°39′46″E
Telescope style	radio telescope
Diameter	30 m (98 ft 5 in)
Location of Warkworth 30m Radio Telescope
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Technical information

The telescope is a 30-metre Cassegrain wheel-and-track beam waveguide antenna. It was manufactured in 1983 by Nippon Electric Corp., and was first used by Telecom NZ for communication between New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Gallery

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  The telescope and associated buildings
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  Closer view of the dish and track/wheel assembly
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  Close up of the dish and secondary reflector
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  Manufacturers Plate

See also

• Warkworth Radio Astronomical Observatory
• Warkworth 12m Radio Telescope
• Radio astronomy
• Radio telescope
• List of radio telescopes

References

External links

• http://www.icrar.org/news/news_items/dish_repurposed_in_new_zealand
• http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/368812/telecom_nz_gives_satellite_dish_aut/
• http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/4350642/Astronomers-eye-old-satellite-dish