Westford Radio Telescope
![]()

|
Primary Reflector Shape |
symmetric paraboloid |
Primary Reflector Diameter |
18.3 meters |
Primary Reflector Material |
aluminum honeycomb |
S/X feed location |
Primary Focus |
Optional Feed Location |
Cassegraine |
Focal Length |
5.5 meters |
Antenna Mount |
Elevation over Azimuth |
Antenna Drives |
Electric (DC) Motors |
Azimuth Slew Speed |
3 deg/second |
Elevation Slew Speed |
2 deg/second |
| Diameter | 28 meters |
| Material | Teflon/Fiberglass |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Support Structure | Air |
| Max Wind Speed | 160 Km/hr |
| Weight | 10,500 lbs |
- Index
- History
- Technical Specifications
- Operations and Usage
