The Next-Generation Very Large Array Prototype (ngVLA) Gathers its First Light
Astrobitica
June 2, 2026 (Last updated: June 2, 2026) 1 minute read
The prototype ngVLA antenna tested its systems by observing and tracking the Crab Nebula, also known as Taurus A (3C144), the remnant of an exploded star.
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