Astron - Dwingeloo, The Netherlands
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Axel-F
N 52° 48.810 E 006° 23.806
32U E 324560 N 5854700
Institute for Radio Astronomy; Astron
Waymark Code: WM11APM
Location: Gelderland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 09/17/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 15

ASTRON is the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy. Its main office is in Dwingeloo in the Dwingelderveld National Park in the province of Drenthe. ASTRON is part of Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).

ASTRON's main mission is to make discoveries in radio astronomy happen, via the development of new and innovative technologies, the operation of world-class radio astronomy facilities, and the pursuit of fundamental astronomical research. Engineers and astronomers at ASTRON have an outstanding international reputation for novel technology development, and fundamental research in galactic and extra-galactic astronomy.
Source and additional information:
(visit link)
Address:
Oude Hoogeveensedijk 4
Dwingeloo, The Netherlands
7991 PD


Website: [Web Link]

Main Field of Science: Natural sciences

Sector: Government

Visit Instructions:
Describe your experience at the waymark. Also include at least one original photo of the waymark.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Research Institutes
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log  
dreamhummie visited Astron - Dwingeloo, The Netherlands 05/30/2023 dreamhummie visited it
PetjeOp visited Astron - Dwingeloo, The Netherlands 10/30/2021 PetjeOp visited it
Heva visited Astron - Dwingeloo, The Netherlands 06/13/2021 Heva visited it
Axel-F visited Astron - Dwingeloo, The Netherlands 10/05/2019 Axel-F visited it

View all visits/logs