NRAO Mission Control
This map shows the entire sky surrounding Earth, and the color-coded shapes mark where each telescope is pointing in real time! If you see a celestial object that you want to learn more about, feel free to ask an astronomer.
Gathering Observation Data...
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VLA in the News
ALMA in the News
Explore
Want to see what it's like to be on the ground with our telescopes? Check out our explorers below for a virtual tour of each facility.