The Cosmic Savannah - Mini #2: Seeing Beyond The Satellites

<p class="p1">Hosted by Bret Yotti.</p> <p class="p1">Today we talk with Brandon Engelbrecht, a PhD student from the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Brandon is part of a research group which uses the MeerKAT telescope to study galaxy clusters. These are some of the largest structures in our Universe.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Brandon tells us about his PhD research into improving MeerKAT data by removing radio frequency interference (RFI). This interference can be caused by many different things, including satellites in orbit around the Earth.</p> <p class="p1">Brandon also describes how he went from being a high school student with a budding interest in astronomy, to now working with and improving upon one of the largest radio telescopes in the world.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.</p> <p class="p1">Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p class="p1">Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!</p> <p class="p1">Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Do go visit <a href= "http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/">http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/</a> for co</span>ol Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p class="p3"><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.</p> <p class="p3">Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href="http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">click</a>!)</p> <p class="p1">The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. <a href= "http://www.astrosphere.org/">http://www.astrosphere.org/</a></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s2">Visit us on the web at <a href= "http://365DaysOfAstronomy.org/"><span class= "s3">3