VLBA radio telescope

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VLBA radio telescope

Hawaii VLBA radio telescope. Technician using a laptop computer below the dish antenna of one of the radio telescopes in the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) network. This international network consists of ten telescopes located from Hawaii to the Virgin Islands. The VLBA network simulates a giant antenna by using interferometry techniques to combine the data obtained by the individual telescopes. Each antenna weighs 240 tonnes, is nearly as tall as a ten-storey building, and has a dish with a 25 metre diameter. The telescope obtains measurements of centimetre long radio wavelengths. This dish antenna is located on the extinct volcano Mauna Kea in Hawaii, USA

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In this print from Science Photo Library, we are transported to the breathtaking Mauna Kea in Hawaii, where the VLBA radio telescope stands tall against the backdrop of an extinct volcano. A dedicated technician can be seen diligently working below the colossal dish antenna, engrossed in his laptop computer. The VLBA network is a remarkable international collaboration comprising ten telescopes spanning from Hawaii to the Virgin Islands. These immense antennas, each weighing a staggering 240 tonnes and towering as high as a ten-storey building, work together using interferometry techniques to create a virtual giant antenna. By combining data collected by these individual telescopes, scientists are able to simulate an unprecedented level of precision and accuracy. With its impressive 25-meter diameter dish, this particular telescope specializes in capturing centimeter-long radio wavelengths. As one gazes at this awe-inspiring image, it becomes evident that humanity's quest for knowledge knows no bounds. The dedication of astronomers and technicians alike allows us to unravel mysteries hidden within our vast universe. This photograph serves as a testament not only to human ingenuity but also to our insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our planet. It encapsulates the spirit of scientific exploration and reminds us that through collaborative efforts like those behind the VLBA network, we continue pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of astrophysics.

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