On January 25, 2012, RadioAstron has successfully detected the first interferometric signal at 92 cm from individual pulses of the pulsar B0950+08.

Galaxies such as our own Milky Way are believed to form over billions of years through the coming together of many smaller galaxies.

We are deeply saddened by the news of the sudden death of Prof. Steve Rawlings (Oxford University).

In 2012, LOFAR will move into an exciting new operational phase as it matures into a full-fledged astronomical observatory.

International LOFAR radio telescope presents first science, kicks off all-sky survey.

27 Partner organizations with world-class instruments work together in observations, research & development

With a unique new all-sky map scientists have made significant progress toward measuring the magnetic field structure of the MW in unprecedented detail.

The 2012 Summer Research Programme of ASTRON and JIVE enables astronomy students to spend the summer at the Dwingeloo Observatory.

Dead but still kicking: youngest supernova imaged just after explosion

International partners join forces and agree on funding for detailed final design of Square Kilometre Array telescope

A team led by astronomer Paul van der Werf has discovered that a black hole in the young universe is surrounded by a large disk of gas and dust.

The NWO has awarded 159 young, recently promoted researchers, among whom dr. Adam Deller (ASTRON) a Veni grant.