Using data from the Very Large Array, astronomers have for the first time identified discrete…
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The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a cornerstone of global radio astronomy research, providing state-of-the-art facilities for scientists to explore the universe through radio waves. Established in 1956 and funded by the National Science Foundation, the NRAO operates major observatories including the Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, in partnership with international collaborators. These instruments enable the study of phenomena such as black holes, cosmic jets, interstellar gas clouds, and the formation of galaxies, stars, and planetary systems. NRAO also plays a key role in developing cutting-edge instrumentation and data analysis tools, supporting both fundamental research and public outreach.
Observations of a newly discovered pulsar and its white dwarf companion, orbiting each other once…
Using ALMA, scientists have detected signs of star formation near the supermassive black hole at…
Scientists using the Green Bank Telescope have discovered a pair of prebiotic molecules in interstellar…
While using the 305-meter William E. Gordon Telescope at Arecibo, researchers discovered an outburst in…
In a new study, an international team of scientists established that the rate of star…
Researchers are hoping to further unlock the mysteries of planet and star formation and study…