European Gravitational Observatory

The European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) is a consortium established to manage the Virgo interferometric antenna and its related infrastructure, as well as to promote cooperation in the field of gravitational wave research in Europe. It was founded December 11, 2000, by the French CNRS and Italian INFN, and is headquartered near Pisa, in the commune of Cascina.

European Gravitational Observatory
Alternative namesEGO 
LocationCascina, Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
Coordinates43°37′53″N 10°30′07″E
Websitehttp://www.ego-gw.it,%20https://www.ego-gw.it/home_page_ita/
Telescopes
  • Virgo interferometer 
Location of European Gravitational Observatory
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