Plateau de Bure Interferometer

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Type of observatory:
millimeter to submillimeter

Description:
Located in the Hautes-Alpes on the wide and isolated Plateau de Bure at an altitude of 2550 meters, the interferometer consists of six antennas, each 15 meters in diameter. Each antenna is equipped with state-of-the-art high-sensitivity receivers. Two rails, extending on a north-south and east-west axis, enable the antennas to be moved up to a maximum separation of 760 meters.

Location: France
Latitude: +44.633890
Longitude: +5.907780

Watch the recorded movie of the event here.

Go to Plateau de Bure website [external link]

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