European Gravitational Observatory

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Alternative namesEGO 
LocationCascina, Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
Coordinates43°37′53″N 10°30′07″E / 43.631494°N 10.501847°E / 43.631494; 10.501847
Websitewww.ego-gw.it
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The European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) is a consortium established to manage the Virgo interferometer 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.

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