NYT on the Very Large Array

jonerik writes "Today's New York Times has this article on the current renovation of the Very Large Array; the Y-shaped collection of 27 movable large dish antennas in New Mexico that are collectively one of the most important radio telescope systems in the world. The Times article details plans currently underway to upgrade the system with new electronics, as well as the eventual addition of eight more telescopes to the array. 'The planned renovation is scheduled to be completed in 2011. The National Science Foundation, the observatory's principal supporter, will pay for most of the $75 million project, with smaller amounts coming from Canada and Mexico.'"

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Yay

[redhotchil]

Now ever more wasted CPU cycles on looking for aliens with radios.

hey look, something worthwhile!

Flamebait, really?

[hackwrench]

Does wanting the best for humanity really make my post flamebait?