Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 14, 2006

The Very Large Array of Radio Telescopes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 14, 2006 is “The Very Large Array of Radio Telescopes,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Dave Finley , AUI , NRAO , NSF. The original explanation runs about 133 words.

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 14, 2006

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At a glance

Date: May 14, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Dave Finley , AUI , NRAO , NSF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 14, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-may-14-the-very-large-array-of-radio-telescopes

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