The NRAO Very Large Array

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The NRAO Very Large Array

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Type of observatory:
Radio

Description:
The Very Large Array (VLA) is the world's most versatile and widely-used radio telescope. Its 27, 230-ton dish antennas are spread across the high desert of western New Mexico in the shape of a "Y," with the arms of the "Y" 13 miles (21 km) long. Astronomers from around the world use the VLA to make finely-detailed images of a wide range of astronomical objects as seen at radio wavelengths.

Location: USA
Latitude: +34.0778747
Longitude: -107.6172222

Watch the recorded movie of the event here.

Go to the NRAO Very Large Array website [external link]

Very Large Array