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Upgraded Very Large Array Telescope Will Spot Baby Solar Systems—If It’s Funded

Last updated: May 28, 2025 8:20 am
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New Mexico’s Plains of San Agustin are a place of stark contrast. Silence, sand, and sharp plants dominate the valley floor, while knobbly volcanic rock juts out from the earth. Pronghorns and jackrabbits add movement to the otherwise barren landscape. But amidst this desolate beauty lies a beacon of modern science: the Very Large Array (VLA), one of the world’s largest radio telescopes.

The VLA is a collection of 27 antennas that resemble oversized home satellite dishes. When pointed at the same target in the sky simultaneously, these antennas work together to function as a single, massive telescope. This unique configuration allows the VLA to achieve high-resolution images equivalent to a telescope 22 miles wide.

Made famous by the movie “Contact,” the VLA has captured the imagination of astronomers worldwide. However, after decades of service, the VLA is now in need of an upgrade. Enter the Next-Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA), the proposed successor to the VLA. Designed to be more modern and capable, the ngVLA aims to push the boundaries of radio astronomy.

During a recent event, a prototype antenna for the ngVLA was unveiled, showcasing the future of radio astronomy. Standing alongside its older counterparts, the new antenna symbolized a leap into the future of scientific discovery. With plans to construct over 200 antennas across the U.S., the ngVLA promises to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.

The ngVLA’s advanced technology will enable astronomers to study a wide range of cosmic phenomena, from planet formation to black holes. With its unprecedented resolution and sensitivity, the ngVLA is poised to become the flagship instrument for studying star and planet formation.

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Despite its potential, the ngVLA’s future is uncertain. With competing projects like the DSA-2000 on the horizon and funding challenges facing the National Science Foundation, the telescope’s fate hangs in the balance. However, astronomers remain hopeful that the U.S. will continue to lead the way in radio astronomy.

As the ngVLA project moves forward, scientists and engineers are excited about the possibilities it holds. From probing distant galaxies to unraveling the mysteries of the early universe, the ngVLA represents a new frontier in radio astronomy. With each antenna that is built, the future of radio astronomy gets a little brighter.

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