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German tech factory reveals antenna prototype—ngVLA will open a new window into the Universe

Usually it’s Octoberfest that draws a crowd to Germany this time of year. For hundreds of folks gathered at…

Artist impression of red dwarf star TVLM 513-46546.

How Radio Astronomy Sees Magnetic Fields

Many objects in the Universe have magnetic fields. Planets such as Earth and Jupiter, the Sun and other stars,…

$21 Million NSF Award Will Bring ngVLA Design to Life

The largest astronomical array in North America is one step closer to becoming a reality. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is pleased to announce that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a 3-year, $21 million grant to Associated Universities, Inc.(AUI) to further the design of the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA).

Baseline 16 — Fast Radio Bursts: Bursting with Mysteries

Fast radio bursts are powerful flashes of light that shine for only milliseconds. Join our host Summer Ash of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory as she talks about how astronomers study these mysterious bursts, and what might be causing them.

NRAO Honors Pride Month: Seeing the Whole Picture

The NRAO has made a visible change to our logo for Pride month, because we want to send the clear message that NRAO values our current and future LGBTQIA+ colleagues, friends, and family members. We send this same message internally by taking seriously our obligation to create and maintain an environment that is safe, secure, and welcoming.

Jansky @90: The Origins of a New Window on the Universe

Note: This article is a collaborative work of Ken Kellermann, Ellen Bouton, Heather Cole, and Jeff Hellerman. Before 1933,…

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