Home - Prospects for Low Frequency Radio Astronomy in South America

The Instituto Argentino de Radioastronomía (IAR) was founded in 1962 as the first radio astronomy facility in Latin America. Nowadays it operates two 30-m radio telescopes used mainly for timing and continuum observations at 1.4 GHz. There is now a growing interest in the low-frequency radio window to the Universe, with the planning and implementation of pathfinders and new observatories around the world. IAR is contributing to these efforts with the Multipurpose Interferometer Array (MIA), a versatile low-frequency interferometer (100 MHz - 2 GHz) designed to investigate transient sources and non-thermal cosmic radiation from the Southern Hemisphere. MIA is conceived as the future main facility to be operated by IAR.

On the occasion of the institute's 60th anniversary, we will hold a conference that will gather worldwide experts on low-frequency radio astronomy in Buenos Aires city. The meeting will consist of invited and contributing talks, posters, and plenty of time for discussions. Electronic proceedings will be edited with the contributions so a wide audience will benefit from the meeting. A visit to the facilities of IAR in Villa Elisa is also planned.

The 5-star hotel NH Buenos Aires City, formerly known as NH City Buenos Aires, is in the center of historic Buenos Aires. Its 1930s art deco façade fits in beautifully with the Cabildo nearby and the main square Plaza de Mayo. It’s just a little further to the cobbled streets of San Telmo. The hotel is close to the Puerto Madero waterfront, shops along Florida Street, and public transport to all corners of the city.

For those workshop participants who wish to make a reservation, please send an email to rsv.nhcity@nh-hostels.com clearly indicating that you are a participant in the "Prospects of low-frequency radio astronomy in South America" workshop, as there is a discount rate.

The City of Buenos Aires is the capital of the Argentine Republic, located in the Southern Hemisphere of the American continent. The city covers 202 square kilometers, with a population of approximately 3 million. Together with the Metropolitan Area, the population rises to over 10 million people, making it one of the ten most populated cities in the world. Buenos Aires is a multicultural city, home to multiple ethnic and religious groups, contributing to its culture and dialectical speaking. The city is known for its preserved eclectic European architecture and rich cultural life. Some of the most attractive places to visit are the Obelisk on July 9 Avenue, Puerto Madero, Casa Rosada & the Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral, the Caminito in La Boca, Palace of the Argentine National Congress, and the Colón theatre.