Announcement – Page 13 – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

American Astronomical Society Honors NRAO Scientists

NRAO scientists are among the first American Astronomical Society members to receive the new honor of designation as “Fellows of the AAS.”

NRAO, SETI Institute Agree on New Research Programs

NRAO and the SETI Institute will develop a new system to provide VLA data to an advanced signal processor that will seek to detect signs of extraterrestrial technologies.

International Group Honors NRAO Employee as Technician of the Year

NRAO servo technical specialist Bruce Mues is honored as Technician of the Year by international association.

Antenna Design for the Next Generation Very Large Array

The NRAO has awarded three contracts for the conceptual design of the 18m antenna for the next-generation Very Large Array (ngVLA).

The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array

ALMA Resumes Regular Operations

The management team of the Joint ALMA Observatory have decided to return to regular operations.

New NSF Support Agreement for Next Generation Very Large Array

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded an additional $4M to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and Associated…

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