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Telescopes

ASTRON is responsible for the operations of the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope (WSRT) and the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR).

Astronomy

The astronomical research at ASTRON is closely aligned with the strengths of our facilities LOFAR and WSRT-APERTIF.

Diversity & Sustainability

ASTRON is committed to achieving a fair, welcoming, and sustainable work environment for all.

Beschermingszones


Met onze radiotelescopen nemen wij de meest zwakke signalen uit het heelal waar. Daardoor zijn zij kwetsbaar voor elektromagnetische storing. Met het tijdig treffen van de juiste maatregelen kan storing worden voorkomen.

Wireless Data Lab


Draadloze techniek lijkt vanzelfsprekend, maar de ontwikkeling ervan gaat niet vanzelf. Daarom hebben we bij ASTRON een proeftuin ingericht; het Wireless Data Lab.

Making discoveries
in radio astronomy
happen.

ASTRON is the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, and is part of the Institutes organisation of NWO.
STORIES

Women Astronomers Day 2024

Today, August 1st, marks Women Astronomers Day. Throughout history women astronomers have played a vital role in the development of astronomy and have made important astronomical discoveries.

Astronomy
News
Published by the editorial team, 1 August 2024

International Women in Engineering Day

Yesterday marked International Women in Engineering Day. We at ASTRON are very proud of our women engineers. Two of those are Ágnes Mika and Paula Fusiara.

News
Published by the editorial team, 24 June 2024

Origin of fast radio bursts come into focus through polarized light

Non-repeating fast radio bursts (FRBs) probably originate from galaxies similar to our Milky Way.

Astronomy
News
Published by the editorial team, 11 June 2024

Violette Impellizzeri to head astronomy and operations department

We are excited that Dr Violette Impellizzeri will join ASTRON as head of the Astronomy & Operations department. She will start her new duties on 1 September 2024. Her research focus is on VLBI investigations of the molecular gas enveloping black holes and spectral line analyses.

Astronomy
News
Published by the editorial team, 31 May 2024

New calibration technique circumvents Earth’s ionosphere

ASTRON has turned 75!

ASTRON launches database of female experts

LOFAR ERIC: Distributed Research Infrastructure for European Astronomical Research Launched

Telescope quartet reveals surprising statistics of cosmic flashes

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Summer students 2024

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This year at ASTRON, we are thrilled to welcome summer students from diverse corners of the globe. As part of a cherished tradition, the students place pins with their names on a world map displayed in the visitors' office, symbolizing their journey.

Throughout the summer, these talented individuals have been engaged in a variety of exciting research projects, exploring topics that range from receiver calibration and observing with the Dwingeloo telescope to the Sun, pulsar timing, exoplanets and VLBI. Their hard work culminates in presentations during our Astrolunch series, where they will share their findings and insights throughout August.

We encourage everyone to attend these engaging talks and support our summer students as they showcase their innovative research and discoveries. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the next generation of astronomers!

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EVENTS

Open Dag: 6 oktober/Open Day: October 6th

Sun 06 Oct 2024

English follows Dutch   Bezoek ons tijdens onze open dag op 6 oktober Hoe klinkt een dode ster? Hoe maak je onzichtbaar licht zichtbaar? Hoe werkt een zwart gat? Waarom kun je met een radiotelescoop terug in de tijd kijken? Achter al deze en nog veel meer interessante dingen kom je tijdens onze open dag […]

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