Nançay Radio Observatory
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The Nançay Radio Observatory (in French: Station de Radioastronomie de Nançay), opened in 1956, is part of Paris Observatory, and also associated with the University of Orléans. It is located in the department of Cher in the Sologne region of France. The station consists of several instruments. Most iconic of these is the large decimetric radio telescope, which is one of the largest radio telescopes in the world. Long established are also the radio heliograph, a T-shaped array, and the decametric array operating at wavelengths between 3 m and 30 m.
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Alternative names | Nancay station |
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Location | Centre-Val de Loire, Nançay, France |
Coordinates | 47°22′50″N 2°11′42″E |
Website | www |
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