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Noto Radiotelescope, aerial view
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Noto
Radiotelescope

A 32-metre antenna in the heart of Sicily. Explore the science, visit the radio telescope, follow the observations in real time.

Dish diameter
32 m
Location
Noto, Sicily (Italy)
Antenna status
Maintenance
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Guided tours for schools, families and the curious: stand beneath the 32-metre dish and find out how the radio telescope works.

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