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NRAO’s Brett McGuire Part of Science News 10: Scientists to Watch

Dr. Brett McGuire of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) has been named to Science News’ list of 10 early-and mid-career scientists on their way to greater widespread acclaim.

First Canadian ALMA Large Program to Investigate the Impact of Galaxy Environment on Star Formation

The first ever Canadian-led Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) Large Program has been approved for cycle 7. Dr. Brown and his colleagues will use the Atacama Compact Array (ACA) to study the influence of galaxy environment on star formation in the Virgo Cluster.

Artist rendering of the orbiting RadioAstron satellite

Dosvedanya and Farewell, RadioAstron

On May 30, 2019, the Russian RadioAstron satellite — the farthest element of an Earth-to-space radio-telescope system — ended its service.

Statement on Starlink and ‘Constellations’ of Communication Satellites

Radio astronomy facilities are working with the communications industry to preserve clear views of the radio universe.

AUI/NRAO Representative in Chile to Join Advisory Council of ComunidadMujer

Paulina Bocaz, the AUI Representative and NRAO Assistant Director for Chile, has been selected to join the Advisory Council of “ComunidadMujer.”

Chilean Senate Distinguishes ALMA For 1st Image of Black Hole

The Senate of Chile recognized ALMA for its role in obtaining the first image of a black hole as part of the Event Horizon Telescope.

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