Monthly Archives: April 2011

Here’s where the cables go

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Robert Cumming

– It’s great to have got started at last! It’s not just a flat sandy field any more: Onsala’s LOFAR station is finally taking shape. The quote is from project manager Leif Helldner. I talked to him on Wednesday afternoon … Continue reading →

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Onsala LOFAR station construction to resume April 18th

Posted on April 5, 2011 by John

The construction of the Onsala LOFAR station, which was paused in December because of the cold conditions and frozen ground, will resume April 18th. It is hoped to complete construction of the station by early July. The official opening will … Continue reading →

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LOFAR transients meeting- Lund – Friday May 6th

Posted on April 5, 2011 by John

A meeting will be held in Lund on Friday 6th May to discuss Swedish involvement in the LOFAR transients Key Science Project. The meeting will start 09:00 in the morning and will go on until mid-afternoon (approx 15:00). Please contact … Continue reading →

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SKA announces Founding Board and selects Jodrell Bank Observatory to host Project Office

Posted on April 5, 2011 by John

SKA announcement

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