Australian International Gravitational Wave Observatory (AIGO) Research Facility

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Australian International Gravitational Wave Observatory (AIGO) Research Facility

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Type of observatory:
Gravitational waves

Description:
A prototype laser interferometer gravitational wave detector for detecting cataclysmic events such as the coalescence of pairs of neutron stars and black holes. We also have an associated Optical Telescope for detecting afterglows of gamma ray bursts

Location: Australia
Latitude: -31.357641
Longitude: +115.713978

Watch the recorded movie of the event here.

Go to AIGO website [external link]

Australian International Gravitational Wave Observatory (AIGO)