/en/listing/212291/feed News listing en /en/news/from-satellite-positioning-to-3d-modeling-society-benefits-from-the-collaboration-between-aalto-and Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:56:32 +0000 Anne Kosola 1296916 at /en The collaboration between Aalto University and the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) is exceptionally close, extensive, and long-term. Collaboration Research Metsähovi Radio Observatory Cooperation View from the plane used in remote sensing. /en/news/learn-more-about-space-with-tahtitiistai-lectures Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:53:07 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1245886 at /en The speakers talked about the history of Finnish space research, the secrets of black holes, quasars, Earth-sized telescopes and solar research. Watch the recordings now and find out more about upcoming events at Marsio. Metsähovi Radio Observatory Research & Art A person is presenting to an audience with a large screen showing a wave diagram and a rainbow. /en/news/tuomas-savolainen-in-astronomical-research-we-often-navigate-in-uncharted-waters Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:25:17 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1235586 at /en 'As a researcher, you must constantly tolerate uncertainty. You also have to remember that there would be no point in researching if we were always sure of everything. And first, you always have to convince yourself.' Aalto stories Careers Technology and engineering Metsähovi Radio Observatory stellar activity University Tuomas Savolainen presenting telescope research /en/news/merja-tornikoski-i-am-an-observing-astronomer-by-soul Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:04:46 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1223791 at /en 'I spend a lot of sleepless nights because of my hobby. I am especially interested in night photography and natural phenomena, and the Northern Lights photography combines both elements. I think the northern lights are the most beautiful manifestations of solar activity.' Aalto stories Technology and engineering Careers Metsähovi Radio Observatory stellar activity University Merja Tornikoski ihastelemassa revontulia Aalto-yliopiston Metsähovin radio-observatoriolla. /en/news/the-first-tahtitiistai-took-place-in-marsio-watch-the-recording-of-the-event-and-join-the-next Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:28:54 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1220741 at /en The first Tähtitiistai was held on October 8 in the cinema of the Marsio building, the first lecture drew crowds in large numbers to the venue. Didn't get to follow the lecture? No worries! Watch the recording of the event online. Campus Research University Marsio Metsähovi Radio Observatory School of Electrical Engineering events Campus Research & Art Esko Valtaoja esittelemässä yleisölle radio-observatiivisen tutkimuksen historiaa /en/news/the-kick-off-of-the-astrophysics-centre-for-multimessenger-studies-in-europe Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:40:55 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 1215351 at /en ACME is an EU-funded project built by and for the astroparticle and the astronomy communities. Research Metsähovi Radio Observatory Cooperation Metsähovin radio-observatorio /en/news/unravelling-the-mysteries-of-space Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:03:27 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1213751 at /en Located in Kirkkonummi, southern Finland, Metsähovi Radio Observatory collects information on the Sun, quasars, and black holes, while training space scientists of the future. Technology and engineering Research Aalto University Magazine Metsähovi Radio Observatory space research Aalto Magazine Metsähovin tutkimusaseman alue rakennuksineen kuvattuna ylhäältä päin syksyisessä maisemassa metsän keskellä. /en/news/the-tahtitiistai-lecture-series-brings-the-astronomy-close-to-everyones-everyday-life Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:09:38 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1181846 at /en The open lecture series will cover the study of restless black holes, Earth-sized telescopes and what the historic 50-year history of solar research can tell us about ourselves and our future on Earth. The lecture series is open to all and will take place online and in person in Otaniemi in autumn 2024. The event series is held mainly in Finnish. Welcome! Campus Studies Research Collaboration Marsio Metsähovi Radio Observatory Campus University Metsähovi 50 vuotta /en/news/metsahovi-radio-observatorys-50th-anniversary-check-out-pictures-of-the-event Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:51:02 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1045476 at /en Aalto University's Metsähovi radio observatory turns 50 this year. On Observatory's birthday, Thursday 11. April, guests gathered together to celebrate the past decades and the development of radio astronomy in Finland. Campus Honoured Metsähovi Radio Observatory festivities Awards and Recognition Aalto-yliopiston valaistu logo. Juhlavieraita logon takana tarkastelemassa radioantennia. /en/news/congratulations-to-the-50-year-old-metsahovi-radio-observatory Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:30:38 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 1039736 at /en Exactly 50 years ago on April 11, 1974, the radio telescope in Kirkkonummi moved for the first time, and since then it has gathered data from outer space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Technology and engineering Metsähovi Radio Observatory Research & Art Metsähovi 50 vuotta /en/news/metsahovi-radio-observatory-turns-50-and-gets-new-telescopes Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:04:50 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 1009226 at /en Students helped design and build the new telescopes, which expands the opportunities for multidisciplinary space research and education Research Technology and engineering Metsähovi Radio Observatory Press releases Research & Art MCA-teleskoopit Aalto-yliopiston Metsähovin radio-observatoriossa revontulien alla. /en/news/scientists-reveal-new-images-of-a-black-hole-proof-of-a-persistent-black-hole-shadow Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:22:47 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 992556 at /en The Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration has released new images of the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy Messier 87. Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Turku contributed to forming the images from the new observations. Research Metsähovi Radio Observatory space Research & Art Two images of the black hole M87. A bright orange ring surrounding the black hole. /en/news/50-years-of-discovery-through-the-measurements-made-at-metsahovi-radio-observatory Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:40:47 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 989741 at /en Aalto University’s Metsähovi Radio Observatory has played an important role in the development of Finnish radio astronomy. Technology and engineering Research Metsähovi Radio Observatory Research & Art Metsähovi 50 juhlavuosi /en/news/are-black-holes-really-black-true-or-false-five-claims-about-black-holes Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:33:15 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 963421 at /en Senior researcher Tuomas Savolainen addresses some common beliefs about black holes. Research Metsähovi Radio Observatory space space research Research & Art Taiteilijan näkemys mustasta aukosta. /en/news/astronomers-image-a-black-holes-shadow-and-powerful-jet-together-for-the-first-time Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:29:27 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 904171 at /en Aalto’s Metsähovi Radio Observatory took part in capturing the new image. Research Metsähovi Radio Observatory space space research Press releases Research & Art Teleskooppiverkoston ottama kuva galaksin M87 mustan aukon varjosta ja suihkusta. /en/news/metsahovi-radio-observatory-helps-reveal-the-secrets-of-black-holes Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:51:58 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 904151 at /en Together with other observatories around the world, Aalto University’s Metsähovi Radio Observatory has captured an unprecedented image of a black hole. Research Metsähovi Radio Observatory space space research Research & Art Aalto-yliopiston Metsähovin radio-observatorio sijaitsee Kirkkonummella. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Ira Matilainen /en/news/napping-pods-to-the-campus-suggest-the-places-for-em Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:34:53 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 893836 at /en Napping pods will be installed on the campus during spring-summer 2023. Campus University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Metsähovi Radio Observatory °Õöö±ôö Campus Sleeping Pod /en/news/63-energy-guzzlers-tips-from-the-community-helped-to-save-energy-on-the-campus Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:07:00 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 891756 at /en The Aalto community started campus-wide energy saving measures in Otaniemi on 10 October 2022, and we also joined the national Down a Degree energy saving campaign Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Metsähovi Radio Observatory Otaniemi °Õöö±ôö energy sustainability Campus University Kuva ihmisestä kävelemässä kampuksella /en/news/promising-results-for-the-impacts-of-the-energy-saving-campaign-are-available Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:43:40 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 855896 at /en The Aalto community started campus-wide energy saving measures in Otaniemi on 10 October 2022, and we also joined the national Down a Degree energy saving campaign. The first results of the energy saving measures are now available. Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate Metsähovi Radio Observatory Otaniemi °Õöö±ôö sustainable Campus University Snowy trees on both sides of a snow covered foot path. /en/news/joni-tammi-continues-as-director-of-metsahovi-radio-observatory-0 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:54:57 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 874951 at /en The appointment is for the term 2023–2025. Technology and engineering Research Metsähovi Radio Observatory Appointments Metsähovi's director Joni Tammi at Aalto University photo: Mikko Raskinen