Abstract: Radio astronomy takes advantage of a huge part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by ground-based observatories. However, it is unfamiliar to most students in astronomy since the "hands-on" aspect is not the same as for an optical telescope. Radio JOVE, a NASA education and citizen science project, brings the radio spectrum within reach in an affordable way.
Students at Saint Anselm College have developed several iterations of the Radio JOVE instrument since 2019, creating learning opportunities for local high school students and working on independent research in the Physics Department. I will briefly summarize the learning opportunities afforded by the Radio JOVE instrument and talk about the supportive, passionate community of Radio JOVE users that have helped schools around the world set up their own radio telescope. As the Radio JOVE project expands into citizen science, I will share tips and advice for astronomers and educators who may be interested in taking the plunge into the radio spectrum.
