Poster Print : Very Large Array (VLA) radio antenna being moved
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Very Large Array (VLA) radio antenna being moved
Moving a VLA antenna (image 1 of 2). Technicians prepare to move a dish antenna which makes up the Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope near Socorro, New Mexico, USA. A transporter (red) is moved under the antenna to lift it up and move it along a parallel set of railroad tracks. It takes about 2 hours to move an antenna from one station to another. The VLA is the worlds largest radio telescope array, consisting of 27 dish antennae like this, each 25 metres in diameter. The antenna weighs 235 tonnes. It can be moved to various positions along a Y-shaped railway network. Data from all the dishes can be combined to produce a single radio image. Also see photo R164/168
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Antenna Astrophysics Observatory Radio Radio Dish Antenna Telescope Vla Radio Telescope Moved Very Large Array
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the awe-inspiring process of advancing scientific discovery with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints. Witness the moment as technicians carefully maneuver a dish antenna from the Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope in Socorro, New Mexico, USA. This stunning image from Science Photo Library captures the essence of innovation and exploration, making it an excellent addition to any science-themed room or workspace. Order now and bring the wonders of the universe into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 52cm (16.5" x 20.5")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we witness the intricate process of moving a Very Large Array (VLA) radio antenna near Socorro, New Mexico. Technicians can be seen meticulously preparing to transport the massive dish antenna that forms part of the world's largest radio telescope array. A vibrant red transporter is positioned beneath the colossal antenna, ready to lift and maneuver it along parallel railroad tracks. This delicate operation requires approximately two hours to relocate an antenna from one station to another within the Y-shaped railway network. With each dish measuring an impressive 25 meters in diameter and weighing a staggering 235 tonnes, these antennas are true marvels of engineering. The VLA comprises 27 such antennae, all working in unison to capture and analyze celestial signals. The significance of this endeavor lies in its ability to generate a single radio image by combining data collected from all dishes. This cutting-edge technology allows astronomers and astrophysicists alike to delve deeper into our universe's mysteries. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring photograph captured by Science Photo Library, we cannot help but appreciate both the grandeur of human ingenuity and our insatiable curiosity about the cosmos. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge in fields like astronomy and observatory sciences – forever pushing boundaries beyond what was once deemed possible.
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