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Radio-optical image of the galaxy J100054

New Observational Distance Record Promises Important Tool for Studying Galaxies

June 2, 2016 at 12:00 am | News Release

Astronomers have used new capabilities of the National Science Foundation’s Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) to open a whole new realm of research into how galaxies evolve and interact with their surroundings over cosmic time.

HCO+ gas distribution in the disk around HL Tauri.

Footprints of Baby Planets in a Gas Disk

May 25, 2016 at 12:25 pm | Announcement

Astronomers use ALMA to find new evidence of infant planets.

NRAO Media Tip Sheet: May 2016

May 17, 2016 at 2:00 pm | Tip Sheet

ALMA sees cometary debris, VLBA samples of young radio galaxies, and NRAO engineering achievements.

2016 Astronomy Outreach Ambassadors to Visit World-class Observatories in Chile

May 9, 2016 at 7:30 pm | News Release

ACEAP ambassadors prepare for Chilean excursion.

ALMA Measures Mass of Black Hole with Extreme Precision

May 5, 2016 at 3:00 pm | News Release

ALMA measures mass of black hole with extreme precision.

2016 Jansky Lectureship Awarded to Columbia Professor

April 22, 2016 at 6:39 pm | News Release

Associated Universities, Inc, and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory have awarded the 2016 Jansky Lectureship to Professor Jacqueline van Gorkom of Columbia University in New York City.

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