Onsala Space Observatory is the Swedish national infrastructure for radio astronomy.
We provide scientists with equipment to study the Earth and the rest of the universe. We are involved in international radio astronomy projects such as SKA, ALMA, the European VLBI Network and the Event Horizon Telescope, and we provide equipment for Earth sciences.
At the observatory, which is located 45 km south of Gothenburg in west Sweden, there are several dish antennas, a station in the LOFAR telescope, and many other instruments for research in astronomy and geoscience.
We study both space and earth
Radio astronomy facilities
Onsala Space Observatory provides scientists with equipment to study the Earth and the rest of the Universe. Facilities for radio astronomy are described here.
Technical development at Onsala Space Observatory
Onsala Space Observatory is active in developing technologies, components, instruments and methods for radio astronomy and Earth science observations.
Earth science facilities
Onsala Space Observatory is an internationally established geodetic fundamental station. We measure and study many global geodynamic phenomena, that is, we study how the Earth changes.
About Onsala Space Observatory
Onsala Space Observatory (OSO), the Swedish National Infrastructure for Radio Astronomy, provides scientists with equipment to study the Earth and the rest of the Universe. We operate several radio telescopes in Onsala, 45 km south of Göteborg, and take part in international projects. The observatory is a geodetic fundamental station. Examples of facilities and activities:
Public engagement and schools
Onsala Space Observatory wants to increase access for everyone to radio astronomy and research about the universe and the Earth, particularly for school students.
Contact
Contact information for employees and information for visitors to the observatory.
Calls for proposals
We welcome proposals for observing projects on a number of different telescopes.