NRF-SARAO
@sarao.ac.za
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), a facility of the National Research Foundation, is responsible for managing all radio astronomy initiatives and facilities in South Africa, including the MeerKAT Radio Telescope in the Karoo, and the Geodesy and VLBI activities at the HartRAO facility.
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About NRF-SARAO
SARAO, the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, is a leading facility managed by the National Research Foundation. It oversees and manages all radio astronomy initiatives and facilities in South Africa, including the impressive MeerKAT Radio Telescope in the Karoo. In addition, SARAO is responsible for the Geodesy and Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) activities at the HartRAO facility.
SARAO offers a range of products and services related to radio astronomy and scientific research. They provide live streams, giving you a glimpse into the activities at their various telescopes and instruments. SARAO also conducts projects such as the National Ventilator Project, as well as initiatives focused on land and environmental management.
Their telescopes, including the SARAO 26m and 15m telescopes at Hartebeesthoek, the HERA telescopes, the MeerKAT telescopes, and the C-BASS telescopes, enable groundbreaking research in areas like the Epoch Of Reionisation (EOR) and sky mapping in microwave radiation. Through its dedication to advancing scientific knowledge, SARAO plays a vital role in South Africa's participation in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project on behalf of the Department of Science & Innovation. Connect with SARAO to explore the wonders of radio astronomy and contribute to their mission of discovery
Company type
Government Agency
Year founded
2000
Company size
501-1000 employees
