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
ASTRON boosts performance of the LOFAR radio telescope with a new GPU-cluster
We have successfully replaced the GPU-cluster of the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR). The new powerful cluster, COBALT2.0 is now ready for use and replaces the old ‘heart’ of LOFAR.
Star formation may be halted by cold ionised hydrogen
For the first time ionised hydrogen has been detected at the lowest frequency ever towards the centre of our Galaxy.
SKA Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) Consortium completes planning work
The international engineering consortium tasked with planning the assembly, integration and verification (AIV) of the SKA has formal
