About ASTRON – Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy
ASTRON – Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy is a research institution headquartered in Dwingeloo, Netherlands, founded in 1949. It works in Space Resources & Exploration, Ground Systems & Infrastructure and Avionics & Components.
Dutch NWO radio astronomy institute — builds and operates radio telescopes such as LOFAR and Westerbork and develops radio instrumentation.
- Founded
- 1949
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Locations
View on atlasDwingeloo
HQOude Hoogeveensedijk 4, 7991 PD Dwingeloo, Dwingeloo, Netherlands
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