Radio astronomers join global standards body seeking to address satellite interference
The Committee on Radio Astronomy Frequencies (CRAF) has been admitted as an I-member of the International Special Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR), the international body that sets standards to prevent electronic devices from interfering with each other.
Astronomers pinpoint the source of the brightest one-off fast radio burst ever
An international team of astronomers has localized one of the brightest non-repeating fast radio bursts (FRBs) ever observed to a nearby galaxy.
In Memoriam: Albert-Jan Boonstra
It is with deep sadness we share the news that our longtime colleague, Albert-Jan Boonstra, has passed away on Friday, August 1.
Astronomers uncover white dwarf system emitting bright radio pulses with strange rhythm
Researchers identify a mystifying Long-Period Transient with 100% polarized radio emission, suggesting new type of cosmic radio source. A team of astronomers at ASTRON, the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, has discovered a mysterious new cosmic radio source that challenges current theories about how dead stars can produce such powerful emissions. Using the LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) radio telescope, the team picked up the unusual signal as part of a study led by astronomer Sanne Bloot. This research was published today in the scientific journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.
LOFAR Family Meeting 2025
© LOFAR Family Meeting 2025 LOC
The program featured a diverse range of talks and posters showcasing recent findings and advancements in LOFAR science. During the event, we also hosted an Observatory session on Tuesday afternoon to present the current status of the LOFAR2.0 upgrade and developments and the plans towards the start of the LOFAR2.0 operations. Particular emphasis was given to the commissioning activities of the instrument, for which a comprehensive overview of achievements was presented.
Paris was a great location for the meeting. Participants had the opportunity to explore the city during the free afternoon on Wednesday and were treated to an unforgettable cruise on the Seine during the workshop dinner.
More information about the conference, including access to the presentations and resources shared during the event (coming soon!) are available on the official conference website at https://indico.lofar.eu/event/24/overview
The LOFAR Family Meeting 2026 will take place in Ireland, at Trinity College Dublin, between 8-12 June, 2026 . Stay tuned for future announcements on this!
8th LOFAR Data School
Wed 16 Sep 2026 - Wed 23 Sep 2026
We are happy to announce that the 8th LOFAR Data School (LDS2026) will take place at ASTRON, the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (Dwingeloo, The Netherlands) from 16 to 23 September 2026. RATIONALE The goal of the school is to assist the participants in the generation and analysis of LOFAR science ready data. The school will cover the […]