Find out with Dr. Norbert Junkes from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, Bonn, more about working on one of the world's most modern telescopes, how the 100-meter radioelescope is set up and what different observation methods of radio astronomy are available to research the universe. The telescope is used in a variety of ways: among other things, for observing very quickly changeable signals from pulsar or for researching and further galaxies. Effelsberg is an important station for the global clash of radio telescopes. With this technique, the most precise recordings from the cosmos are successful.
In the second part of the excursion, Dr. Junkes will lead the participants close to the telescope to the viewpoint in good weather. Depending on the measurement that is carried out on this day, the paraboloid is more or less oriented to the viewer and offers an impressive sight.
The parking lot is about 800 meters away from the visitor pavilion. The reason for the distance lies in the best possible protection of the telescope against interference radiation.
Date: Friday, March 10, 2023, 14:00 (duration approx. 2.5 hours)
Location: Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy-Radio Observatory Effelsberg-Max-Planck-Strasse 28 53902 Bad Münstereifel-Effelsberg
Binding registration: The reader excursion is free of charge for all subscribers of the Verlag der Wissenschaft, the arrival is at your own expense. The number of participants is limited to 30 people, it decides the order of incoming registrations. Please note the conditions of participation.
