Algonquin 46m radio telescope

The telescope features a 46-meter diameter parabolic reflector mounted on a concrete base weighing 300 tons with a rotating steel structure of 900 tons.

The National Research Council of Canada completed the construction of this advanced radio telescope in 1966 as part of the Algonquin Radio Observatory complex.

The telescope marked a milestone in Canadian astronomy by conducting the first successful very long baseline interferometry experiment targeting the quasar 3C 273.

Visitors can observe the telescope operations during scheduled tours while learning about radio astronomy and the facility's contributions to space research.

The antenna records signals on specialized videotape for post-experiment analysis, enabling precise measurements of celestial objects across vast distances.

Location: Ontario

Diameter: 45.7 m

Part of: Algonquin Radio Observatory

Website: http://arocanada.com

GPS coordinates: 45.95550,-78.07304

Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:27