VLA (Very Large Array)

The Very Large Array (VLA) is a network of 27 radio antennas located in New Mexico, working together as a single "virtual" telescope. By combining signals from these antennas spread over miles, the VLA can observe distant cosmic objects like galaxies, black holes, and supernovae with high resolution. This technique, called interferometry, allows it to capture detailed radio images of the universe that are impossible for a single antenna. The VLA helps scientists study the universe's structure, formation, and phenomena occurring billions of light-years away.