VLA sky survey sets new standard for high-resolution, wide-area radio astronomy
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory has completed the Very Large Array Sky Survey (VLASS), the most detailed radio survey of the sky to date. Spanning nearly a decade, the project provides high-resolution data that enables new multiwavelength astronomical discoveries.
Why it matters
This survey provides a foundational dataset for astronomers worldwide, significantly advancing our ability to observe and understand dynamic cosmic radio sources.
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Add as preferred source Credit: NSF/AUI/NSF NRAO The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) has completed observations for the Very Large Array Sky Survey (VLASS), the most detailed radio survey of the sky ever conducted, providing an unprecedented view of the dynamic radio universe.
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