Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory

The Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory, or TRAO is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute. It is located in the science town of Taeduk, part of Daejeon, South Korea.

Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory
Alternative namesTRAO Edit this at Wikidata
Organization
LocationDaejeon, ROK
Coordinates36°23′51″N 127°22′31″E / 36.397586°N 127.375208°E / 36.397586; 127.375208
Altitude109 m (358 ft) Edit this at Wikidata
EstablishedOctober 1986 Edit this on Wikidata
Websiteradio.kasi.re.kr Edit this at Wikidata
Telescopes
  • Taeduk 14m radio telescope Edit this on Wikidata
Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory is located in South Korea
Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory
Location of Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory

History

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Founded in 1986, it is with a run through a cooperative agreement with the Ministry of Science and Technology of South Korea.

Equipment

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  • 14 meter radio telescope
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