National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Pune




The National Centre for Radio  Astrophysics (NCRA)
of the Tata Institute of  Fundamental Research



(TIFR
) is a leading centre for research in a wide range of areas in astronomy and  astrophysics. NCRA also offers exciting opportunities to work in technical aspects  relevant for radio astronomy such  as analog and digital electronics, signal processing, antenna design,  communication and software development.


 NCRA has built and operates the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)  which is located approximately 80 km north of  Pune, India and is the most powerful radio telescope operating at low radio  frequencies. It is a national facility and is being used by astronomers  across the world, leading to several significant discoveries. NCRA has also  built and operates the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT)  which is a large cylindrical telescope located near Udhagamandalam, India.

 

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics
TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH
Pune University Campus, Post Bag 3,
Ganeshkhind P.O.,
Pune 411 007
Maharashtra, INDIA

Tel: +91 20 25719000, +91 20 25719111

Fax - +91 20 25692149

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