Astron

ASTRON operates several SKA pathfinders, most notably LOFAR, the Low Frequency Array, which are contributing to the design and development of the SKA. Dutch institutions have also been involved in eight of the of the SKA's 12 international engineering design consortia. "I am very pleased that the Netherlands is the first of our partner countries to have ratified the SKA Observatory Convention," added SKA Director-General Prof. Philip Diamond. "This reinforces the momentum that now exists within the SKA. We expect full ratification of the Convention next year, and the start of construction in approximately 18 months." Read more on the ASTRON website.