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The Very Large Array Turns Twenty

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2000 is “The Very Large Array Turns Twenty,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Dave Finley , AUI , NRAO , NSF. The original explanation runs about 145 words.

The Very Large Array Turns Twenty
Credit: Dave Finley , AUI , NRAO , NSF Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The most photogenic array of radio telescopes in the world has also been one of the most productive. Each of the 27 radio telescopes in the Very Large Array (VLA) is the size of a house and can be moved on train tracks.”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 30, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Dave Finley , AUI , NRAO , NSF
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 145 words

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