Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) is a not-for-profit foundation that aims to provide hands-on educational and research opportunities for a broad cross-section of users in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Established in 1999, PARI's mission is to become a recognized center for world-class research in radio and optical astronomy and related disciplines, while offering educational opportunities for students of all levels: K-12, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral. The institute hosts an array of scientific instruments including two 26-meter (85ft) radio telescopes, a 12.2-meter (40ft) radio telescope in a radome, a 4.6-meter (15ft) radio telescope operated remotely by high school students, a high-frequency Jupiter-Io/Solar antenna, several optical telescopes, weather and atmospheric monitoring stations, and various environmental monitoring instruments. PARI's slogan, "PARI Enables and Inspires Explorers from K to Gray to Reach the Next Frontier," encapsulates its commitment to fostering exploration and discovery across all age groups. While the headquarters location and details about the company's recent investments and investors are not currently available, PARI's focus on data analytics and telecom puts it at the forefront of technological advancements in the field of astronomy and scientific research.