GEO600, the German-British Gravitational Wave Detector

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GEO600, the German-British Gravitational Wave Detector

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Type of observatory:
Gravitational waves

Description:
The German-British GEO600 gravitational wave observatory is located near Hannover, Germany. By listening to gravitational waves - tiny ripples in spacetime - astronomers will gain unique insights into black holes, neutron stars and the Big Bang. GEO is funded jointly by the MPG and the STFC.

Location: Germany
Latitude: +52.245124
Longitude: +9.807283

Watch the recorded movie of the event here.

Go to GEO600 website [external link]

GEO600