Nançay Radio Telescope, Radio telescope in Nançay, France
The Nançay Radio Telescope features a 200-meter wide primary mirror and a spherical secondary mirror that directs radio waves to a focal point.
The French government inaugurated the Nançay Radio Observatory in 1956, selecting the location for its flat terrain and minimal radio interference from surrounding areas.
The observatory promotes scientific education through specialized programs and guided tours that explain radio astronomy principles to students and general visitors.
Researchers can submit observation proposals and access comprehensive documentation about data processing software, telescope characteristics, and operational schedules.
The facility houses 1632 LOFAR antennas that form part of a European network, capturing celestial events in frequencies between 30 and 250 MHz.
Elevation above the sea: 131 m
Part of: Nançay Radio Observatory
Website: http://nrt.obspm.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.37083,2.19722
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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