LOFAR

LOFAR the Low Frequency Array is a next-generation electronically steered phased array radio telescope. LOFAR's capabilities are revolutionising the astronomical capabilities in the 10-240 MHz range. LOFAR, has been designed and constructed by ASTRON. As of May 2012, 33 of the 40 stations planned in the Netherlands are operational, as well as 5 stations in the Germany and one each in France, Sweden and the UK.

Construction of a further 3 stations in the Netherlands are under way in the spring of 2012.

LOFAR is jointly operated by the International LOFAR Telescoe (ILT) foundation, as an observatory open to the astronomical community.

LOFAR will enter its first operational phase starting from the middle of 2012, following a period of commissioning in 2010 and 2011. 

The following web pages describe the LOFAR's observing capabilities, major observing modes and analysis pipelines:

• Summary
• LOFAR in its initial operational phase
• In-depth technical information 
• Cookbooks