| Alternative names | Hermanus Magnetic Observatory (HMO) |
|---|---|
| Location |
Hermanus, 
South Africa |
| Coordinates | 34°25′27″S 19°13′26″E / 34.42417°S 19.22389°E |
| Established | 1941 |
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SANSA Space Science, previously the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory (HMO) is South Africa's national geomagnetic research facility. The observatory is situated in the town of Hermanus ( Overstrand Local Municipality) in the Western Cape Province and forms part of the South African National Space Agency.
The observatory is an active participant in the International Real-time Magnetic Observatory Network, one of a large number magnetic observatories which monitor and model variations of the Earth's magnetic field. [1]
The HMO consists of four operational groups:
Since 1957 the observatory has been operating neutron monitors. Currently this is being done on behalf of the North-West University and consists of 12 Chalk River neutron counter tubes. [2]
See also
References
- ^ "List of IMOs and Responsible GINs". Intermagnet. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ^ "Unit for Space Physics : Neutron Monitor Data". North-West University. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
External links
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| Alternative names | Hermanus Magnetic Observatory (HMO) |
|---|---|
| Location |
Hermanus,
South Africa |
| Coordinates | 34°25′27″S 19°13′26″E / 34.42417°S 19.22389°E |
| Established | 1941 |
|
| |
SANSA Space Science, previously the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory (HMO) is South Africa's national geomagnetic research facility. The observatory is situated in the town of Hermanus ( Overstrand Local Municipality) in the Western Cape Province and forms part of the South African National Space Agency.
The observatory is an active participant in the International Real-time Magnetic Observatory Network, one of a large number magnetic observatories which monitor and model variations of the Earth's magnetic field. [1]
The HMO consists of four operational groups:
Since 1957 the observatory has been operating neutron monitors. Currently this is being done on behalf of the North-West University and consists of 12 Chalk River neutron counter tubes. [2]
See also
References
- ^ "List of IMOs and Responsible GINs". Intermagnet. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ^ "Unit for Space Physics : Neutron Monitor Data". North-West University. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
External links
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