Excursions

Excursions

EXCURSIONS in Irbene complex are available


*in accordance with the COVID-19 restriction regulations


Tourist services – excursions in the Irbene complex 


Activities includes in the excursion:
A walk around radio telescope RT-32 in the territory of Irbene
RT – 8 tower viewing and expositions about RT – 32 and RT – 16 during the USSR
Viewing the “old” RT – 16 antenna next to RT – 8
Walk through an underground tunnel

Tourist service tariff:

Excursions take place only in groups (till 10 people) - 65 EUR*

Students, children or pensioners are not singled out.


Book excursion at least 3 days before visiting!

If you have decided to visit us send an e-mail to infovirac@venta.lv

or call and apply for an excursion by phone +371 29230818



Radio telescope is a telescope for receiving and recording radio objects of cosmic objects. The radio telescope consists of an antenna and an emitter.
Radio locator is a device for detecting air, water and surface objects using radio signals transmitted in a certain direction and detected by reflection from these objects.

Rules to follow in the excursion:

 

  • Excursion time is about 1 till 1,5 hour.
  • Excursions are possible only with our guide.
  • Excursions happen after a prior set appointment.
  • Unplanned excursions are made by call (guide arrival time around 30-40 minutes) for additional fee – 20 EUR.
  • Visitors have to follow the instructions of the staff.
  • Visitors should switch their mobile phones and other devices that broadcast in the radio frequency range to “in flight mode”.





How to find us?
For your safety, walking on the antenna, incl. "Old" RT - 16 antennas and metal structures are forbidden.
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