The Paris Observatory, also known as Observatoire de Paris-PSL, is the foremost astronomical observatory in France and one of the largest astronomical centers in the world. Founded in 1667, it's a public institution dedicated to fundamental and applied research, higher education, and knowledge sharing in astronomy and astrophysics. The observatory contributes to major international space programs and collaborates with organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA) and Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES). Its activities encompass theoretical studies, instrumental innovation, and observations using ground-based telescopes and space missions.
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Cyril Tasse of the Paris Observatory led the multi-year design, refinement, and optimization of new calibration and imaging techniques to produce sharp, stable low-frequency radio images over large sky areas.
The photonic lantern is part of the new instrument FIRST-PL developed by the Paris Observatory and the University of Hawai'i.