Onsala Space Observatory

Located on the Onsala peninsula, this research institute operates multiple radio telescopes including two parabolic antennas measuring 20 and 25 meters in diameter.

Founded in 1949 by Professor Olof Rydbeckest, the observatory became part of the Chalmers University of Technology's Department of Space and Earth Sciences.

The observatory contributes to international collaboration through participation in global projects such as ALMA and the Atacama Pathfinder Experiment in Chile.

The facility includes 192 antennas connected to the LOFAR network, enabling researchers to study pulsars and examine the early history of the universe.

Two identical 13.2-meter telescopes installed in 2017 track Earth's movements by detecting radio waves emitted from black holes in distant galaxies.

Location: Kungsbacka Municipality

Inception: 1949

Official opening: 1949

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Part of: LOFAR

Website: http://chalmers.se/en/researchinfrastructure/oso/Pages/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: 57.39306,11.91778

Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52