Jansky Very Large Array

The Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) is a powerful radio telescope located in New Mexico, consisting of 27 large dish antennas that work together as a single instrument. It captures radio waves from space—such as from stars, galaxies, and black holes—that are invisible to the human eye. By combining signals from all the antennas, the VLA creates detailed images of distant objects and helps scientists study the universe’s structure, formation, and evolution. It’s one of the most versatile and sensitive tools for exploring the cosmos at radio wavelengths.