Welcome
On May 12, 1971, the 100-m radio telescope at Bad Münstereifel-Effelsberg was officially opened; the regular observing program began on August 01, 1972. For more than 30 years the Effelsberg telescope became the largest fully steerable radiotelescope in the world. During the last four decades the telescope and its receivers were continuously improved. The 100-m telescope is stilla world-class instrument for astronomical observations.
The 40th anniversaries of both, the official opening and the start of the regular observing program provide the framework for a number of events in the years 2011 and 2012, presenting e.g. the telescope itself and the scientific work at the institute. Planned events and some additional news will become available at this website.
