The Allen Telescope Array

The Allen Telescope Array (ATA) is a large-scale radio telescope network designed to search for extraterrestrial signals and study the universe. Comprising 350 individual antennas spread over a few square miles, it works together as a single, powerful instrument. The array can rapidly scan large areas of the sky and focus on specific targets, making it efficient for detecting faint cosmic signals. Its flexible design allows simultaneous scientific research and the search for intelligent life, advancing our understanding of the cosmos with cutting-edge technology in radio astronomy.