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ASTRON, or the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, is a leading research organization dedicated to the exploration of the universe through radio waves. Located in the Netherlands, ASTRON is renowned for its development of cutting-edge radio telescopes and its involvement in large-scale projects like LOFAR (Low-Frequency Array) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The institute’s mission is to push the boundaries of radio astronomy, study cosmic phenomena such as black holes, pulsars, and distant galaxies, and foster technological innovation in the field of astronomy. ASTRON plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of the cosmos by observing the universe in wavelengths invisible to the human eye.