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VLBA Antenna in North Liberty, Iowa

VLBA Antenna in North Liberty, Iowa

This antenna in North Liberty, Iowa is one of 10 radio telescopes that make up the National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory Very Large Baseline Array, which spans 5,351 miles from Hawaii to the Virgin Islands. It is the only NSF VLBA telescope located in the Midwest, making it a crucial component of the array.