Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 9, 2020

The Very Large Array at Moonset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 9, 2020 is “The Very Large Array at Moonset,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Jeff Hellermann, NRAO / AUI / NSF. The original explanation runs about 187 words.

From the explanation

“An inspirational sight, these giant dish antennas of the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) rise above the New Mexico desert at moonset.”

— APOD editors, October 9, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 9, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Jeff Hellermann, NRAO / AUI / NSF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 187 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 9, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-october-9-the-very-large-array-at-moonset

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