[SOFIA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratospheric_Observatory_for_Infrared_Astronomy) stands for *Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy*. She [says](https://www.sofia.usra.edu/multimedia/image-galleries/sofia-airborne-telescope-stabilization): > My telescope stays stable with a spherical bearing, shock absorbers, and gyroscopes. I suppose a similar system would work for an optical telescope on a [maritime vessel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship) as well. But what about a (small) radio-telescope on a ship? What are arguments (ideally mathematical ones) against a similar construction like for SOFIA? [![SOFIA stabilization][1]][1] ### References + Tom Nardi [A Miniature Radio Telescope In Every Backyard](https://hackaday.com/2019/10/22/a-miniature-radio-telescope-in-every-backyard/). *hackaday.com* (2019) + Gregory Redfern: [Cruise Ship Astronomy and Astrophotography]TELE(https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030009571) - The go-to astronomy resource for cruise travelers [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/84who.png