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Metsähovi Radio Observatory

Metsähovi Radio Observatory is the only astronomical radio observatory in Finland.
Metsähovi radio observatory
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Where

Metsähovintie 114, 02540 Kylmälä

About the building

Located in Kirkkonummi, Metsähovi is the only astronomical radio observatory in Finland. Research and technological development at Metsähovi focus on studying space with radio waves.

In 1974, the the 14-metre radio telescope observed space for the first time. Since then, it has gathered data from outer space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from within its protective dome. The main radio telescope gave Finnish researchers access to large-scale radio science and radio astronomy research projects. Today, the observation activities of Metsähovi Radio Observatory include three main areas: research on active galaxies, radio monitoring of the Sun, and joint observations in collaboration with international radio telescope networks.  

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Contact

  • Tel. +358 29 442 4858 - director, general contact
  • Tel. +358 29 442 4845 - deliveries
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: Metsähovintie 114, 02540 Kylmälä

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Visiting Metsähovi is possible by prior arrangement only. Additional information:

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Metsähovi Radio Observatory

Metsähovi Radio Observatory is the only astronomical radio observatory in Finland. Metsähovi’s main instrument is the 14-metre radio telescope, which is used around the clock, every day of the year. Its observational data is used, e.g., for studying active galaxies, the Sun, and the rotation of the Earth.

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