Staff from U.S. National Science Foundation, U.S. Naval Observatory Take Behind the Scenes Tour of NSF NRAO’s Very Large Array, Next Generation Very Large Array Prototype Antenna

Staff from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) went behind the scenes at the prototype antenna for the Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA). The prototype resides next to the NSF Very Large Array (NSF VLA).

The visit included a behind the scenes tour of an NSF Very Large Array (NSF VLA) antenna, along with NSF NRAO offices and labs, and an NSF Very Large Baseline Array antenna (NSF VLBA.)

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The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a facility of the U.S. National Science Foundation, operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.

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The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.
	Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.
	The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."
	AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.

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