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Metsähovi Radio Observatory publishes solar data spanning more than four decades
The amount of data Metsähovi receives from the Sun is huge and is growing daily with new findings.
Three fascinating facts about space – which mystery would space researcher Joni Tammi like to understand?
When Joni Tammi was on the first grade, he gave his first school presentation about stars. It started a journey that led to a career in space research. But what was the brainwave he got during his studies on a course taught by astronomer Esko Valtaoja?
Northern lights are the most visible sign of the Sun's activity – and other facts about our closest star
The Sun has been studied at Aalto University's Metsähovi Radio Observatory over 40 years. These observations form the basis for solar radio maps that provide researchers with an insight into the Sun’s behaviour, for example.
Team behind the first black hole image awarded a multi-million dollar prize – Tuomas Savolainen is one of the awardees
Next up for the researchers is recording a video of gas entering the black hole.
Renovations at Metsähovi Radio Observatory start in September
The observatory will see a total makeover in researcher and visitor facilities as well as in equipment.
A photo of a black hole was a distant dream – until now
Aalto’s Tuomas Savolainen helped make history with the first image of a black hole located 55 million light years away
Astronomers capture first image of a black hole
Aalto University contributed to paradigm-shifting observations of the gargantuan black hole at the heart of distant galaxy Messier 87
A ground-breaking result from the Event Horizon Telescope presented 10 April
Six press conferences will be held simultaneously around the globe.
Dim light from far-away galaxies deserves a second look
Radio waves are being picked up from galaxies long considered to be silent. What’s up?
Hey, space!
An updated course in radio astronomy allows students to observe far-away galaxies with the help of Finland's only radio telescope used for astronomical research.
A unique set of observations revealed: Solar radio brightenings behave like a beating heart
Solar research helps to predict solar storms that pose significant problems for telecommunications, GPS systems, and electricity distribution networks.
Deep inside Perseus A – A telescope larger than the Earth makes a sharp image of the formation of black hole jets in the core of a radio galaxy
An international team of researchers has imaged newly forming jets of plasma from a massive black hole with unprecedented accuracy.
Weisell Foundation donates 50 000 euros É«É«À² University’s Metsähovi Radio Observatory
The donation will be used to purchase control motors and a receiver for a 5.5 metre radio telescope.
In Metsähovi space is at the end of the radio telescope
Finland’s only radio-astronomical observatory opens its doors to the public on Sunday, 28 August.
Radio telescope captures solar eclipse even from behind the clouds
Metsähovi solar charts are visible online in almost real time.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory monitors galaxies and forecasts space weather
The observatory is internationally renowned for its research on active galaxies, quasars.
