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NSF NRAO Achieves First Successful Observations with New NSF VLBA Digital Architecture - National Radio Astronomy Observatory The new NSF VLBA New Digital Architecture (VNDA) produced its first fringes and subsequent images in January 2025, demonstrating the successful implementation of next-generation technology that will e...

The VNDA project has been having wonderful success during our initial round of testing on the sky. The new VLBA backend will allow for more flexibility in tuning and higher fidelity. Check out first press release with more to come!

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First balloon fiesta!

So beautiful! You should host a CHILES meeting.

Picture of UNM soccer complex with players on field

World Cup just ended, but UNM soccer is just getting started