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ALMA Observes Two Supermassive Black Holes

October 21, 2013 at 2:47 pm | News Release

Two teams of researchers using the ALMA telescope have made remarkably detailed observations of supermassive black holes caught in the act of ingesting matter and converting it into powerful jets of particles and energy.

Jodie Foster Narrates Our New VLA Visitor Film

October 4, 2013 at 4:51 pm | Announcement

Academy Award-winning actress Jodie Foster narrates our new VLA Visitor Film.

Final Antenna Delivered to ALMA

September 26, 2013 at 7:16 pm | Announcement

Final Antenna Delivered to ALMA

Astrophysicist Charles Bennett Receives 2013 Jansky Lectureship Award

September 26, 2013 at 2:56 pm | Announcement

AUI and NRAO award the 2013 Jansky Lectureship to Charles Bennett

Neutron star and its companion during a period of accretion when the neutron star emits powerful X-rays.

‘Jekyll and Hyde’ Star Morphs from Radio to X-ray Pulsar and Back Again

September 24, 2013 at 7:06 pm | News Release

Neutron star morphs from radio to X-ray pulsar and back again.

Astrophysicist Charles Bennett Receives 2013 Jansky Lectureship Award

September 24, 2013 at 3:42 pm | Announcement

Astrophysicist Charles Bennett Receives 2013 Jansky Lectureship Award

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