Metsähovi Radio Observatory

Metsähovi Radio Observatory is a research facility in Kylmälä equipped with radio telescopes for observing space. It features a 13.7-meter main dish and an array of four 5.5-meter dishes used for detailed astronomical measurements and studies.

Founded in 1974, the facility grew into a major research center affiliated with Aalto University. Over the decades, it became an important hub for radio science in Scandinavia.

The facility brings researchers and students from different institutions together to work on joint projects. This collaborative spirit has made it a place where people passionate about radio science gather and share their knowledge.

The facility lies west of Helsinki and can only be visited by prior arrangement. Visitors should contact the observatory in advance to schedule a tour or observation session.

The facility operates continuously throughout the year and participates in a worldwide network of radio telescopes. This international partnership allows scientists to observe distant cosmic objects more clearly by combining data from multiple locations around the globe.

Location: Kylmälä

Official opening: 1974

Website: https://aalto.fi/en/metsahovi-radio-observatory

GPS coordinates: 60.21806,24.39389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45