Radio Telescopes – Page 12 – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Next-generation U.S. Radio Telescope Development Begins

Posted on September 14, 2017September 14, 2017

NRAO and AUI are launching development of a new radio-telescope system with the advanced capabilities to answer critical scientific questions of the coming decades.

ALMA and the Event Horizon Telescope: Tip Sheet

Posted on June 30, 2017December 3, 2019

Astronomers Making Powerful Visualization Tools Easier to Use

Posted on June 5, 2017June 7, 2017

Researchers are developing techniques that make it easier for scientists to produce high-quality visualizations of massive amounts of data.

First Light for ALMA’s Band 5

Posted on December 21, 2016December 4, 2019

ALMA achieves “first light” with Band 5

ALMA as seen from newly-installed camera

New ALMA Webcam Offers Stunning Views of the Array

Posted on October 20, 2016March 28, 2017

A new HD camera reveals ALMA in stunning detail.

HERA, the ‘Cosmic Dawn’ Telescope, Receives Major NSF Support

Posted on September 14, 2016March 28, 2017

NSF funding will expand HERA, the ‘Cosmic Dawn’ telescope

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