People and Events – Page 20 – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

NRAO Astronomer Recognized for Extraordinary Service to Science

NRAO astronomer awarded AAS Biesbroeck Prize.

Applications to become 2016 ACEAP ambassador are being accepted now.

NRAO and others from astronomy community attend White House Astronomy Night.

NRAO’s 140-foot telescope celebrates 50 years of discovery.

NSF grant to NRAO and WVU expands Pulsar Search Collaboratory.

NRAO and Mini-Circuits entered into a licensing agreement to use NRAO-developed technology.

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	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.
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