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 ASTRONÂ is closely aligned with the strengths of our facilities LOFAR and WSRT-APERTIFÂ 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
Nederlandse antennes uitgerold achter de maan
De drie antennes van de Nederlands-Chinese radiotelescoop die achter de maan hangt, zijn uitgerold.
Nederlandse onderzoekers offeren telescooptijd voor blik op eerste interstellaire komeet
Een team van Poolse en Nederlandse onderzoekers publiceert vandaag, maandag 14 oktober, de eerste details over een komeet die van buiten ons zonnes
The Netherlands to host the premier conference on data analysis software and systems for astronomy
The 29th edition of the Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems (ADASS) conference will be held for the first time in the NeHighlight
Summer student programme
Application for ASTRON/JIVE Summer Student Programme 2020 is now open!
Deadline for applications is February 1, 2020.