Astrophysical instrumentation

Introduction

Partial view of a microwave instrument in the Large Instruments Assembly, Integration and Verification Room

Since its creation, the IAC has always had among its objectives the development of astrophysical instrumentation. To carry out this purpose, the IAC has all the necessary means and capabilities and is equipped with the most modern equipment and multiple specialized laboratories. The variety of projects in which it has participated is very wide, from space projects to the construction of telescopes, passing through all kinds of instruments working in visible, infrared or microwave wavelengths.