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 and contributes to the development and definition of the scientific programme and
Technology
Radio telescopes are used to observe our universe and to provide astronomers with detailed images and spectra. We use antenna technology to receive radio signals from the universe.
Science Data Centre
The SKA will generate more data than we have processed and analysed ever before. To make this possible, innovation in hardware, software and expertise is crucial.
News
Grote spiraalstelsels maken zeer efficiënt sterren
Grote spiraalstelsels, zoals onze naaste buur de Andromedanevel, laten bijna geen gas- of stofdeeltjes onbenut bij het vormen van sterren.
ASTRON opent eerste Open Science Hub in Dwingeloo
ASTRON, het Nederlands instituut voor radioastronomie, heeft samen met de Rabobank Het Drentse Land en de gemeente Westerveld de eerste Open Science Hub in Drenthe geopend.
SKA Science Data Processor consortium concludes work
SKA Global Headquarters, 9 May 2019 – The SKA’s Science Data Processor (SDP) consortium has concluded its engineering design work, m
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ADASS XXIX coming to the Netherlands
The 29th annual conference on Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems will be held on 6-10 October 2019, at MartiniPlaza, in Groningen, Netherlands.