3D Model – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

ALMA North American Antenna Model for AR

VLA Antenna Model for AR

This 3D model of the VLA antenna can be viewed in Augmented Reality (AR) by visiting this page on an Android or iOS mobile device. Try it out!

ngVLA Antenna Model for AR

This 3D model of the ngVLA antenna can be viewed in Augmented Reality (AR) by visiting this page on an Android or iOS mobile device. Try it out!

3D Model of VLBA Discovery – Exoplanet

3D model shows how the star’s motion around the center of mass between it and the planet causes a “wobble” in its motion through space. The VLBA’s ability to detect this minuscule effect revealed the presence of the planet.

3D Model of the GW Orionis Triple System

Augmented Reality representation of the disc structure and stellar orbit of the GW Orionis triple system, as derived from the ALMA and VLT observations by Kraus et al. Orange rings are the (misaligned) rings seen by ALMA. The transparent surfaces correspond to the lower-density dust filaments that connect the rings and that dominate the emission in scattered light. Project the system in the real world with newer smart phones and tablets or use your desktop mouse to interact with the model. To obtain the view from Earth, view the model from top.

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