Very Long Baseline Array

The Very Long Baseline Array consists of ten radio telescope stations spread across the United States, operating together as a single astronomical instrument.

Construction of the Very Long Baseline Array began under the National Radio Astronomy Observatory direction, with full operations commencing in 1993.

The array contributes to astronomical education by providing scientists with data about distant galaxies, black holes, and other celestial phenomena.

Each station contains a 25-meter radio antenna dish and control building, collecting signals that merge into composite images at the central facility in New Mexico.

The network spans distances up to 5,000 miles, enabling astronomers to create detailed images equivalent to those from a telescope the size of North America.

Location: Washington

Part of: Long Baseline Observatory

Website: https://public.nrao.edu/telescopes/vlba

GPS coordinates: 34.07883,-107.61831

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42