Radio Telescopes – Page 14 – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Earth-Space Telescope System Produces Hot Surprise

Posted on March 29, 2016March 28, 2017

Astronomers using an orbiting radio telescope in conjunction with four ground-based radio telescopes have achieved the highest resolution, or ability to discern fine detail, of any astronomical observation ever made.

NRAO’s Iconic 140-Foot Radio Telescope Celebrates 50 Years of Discovery

Posted on October 13, 2015March 28, 2017

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

NSF Grant to NRAO and WVU

Posted on October 12, 2015March 28, 2017

NSF grant to NRAO and WVU expands Pulsar Search Collaboratory.

Green Bank Telescope Joins ‘Breakthrough Listen’

Posted on July 20, 2015November 19, 2019

GBT receives funding to join search for intelligent life in Universe.

ALMA Gains New Capability in First Successful VLBI Observation

Posted on March 5, 2015March 28, 2017

ALMA achieves ‘first light’ VLBI observation.

ALMA Residencia Construction to Start

Posted on January 16, 2015November 26, 2019

Contract awarded to build new residence for staff and visitors at ALMA.

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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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