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NYT on the Very Large Array

Posted by michael on from the descriptive-names-a-plus dept.

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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  1. Hmm... by hackwrench · · Score: -1, Troll

    Maybe the U.S. should put an end to the illegal immigration from Mexico and the Mexican Army crossing the border and annex Mexico. The U.S. is already training their Army

  2. more info on VLA by larry+bagina · · Score: -1, Troll

    for more info on VLA (no login required!) check here

    --
    Do you even lift?

    These aren't the 'roids you're looking for.

  3. I orked ith the Array... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    We used to get incredibl closeups, like this

  4. size matters by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Some people say that the size of your array doesn't matter. But take it from me, boys, a very large array impresses the ladies!