Scheduled for April 18, the workshop offers participants the rare opportunity to capture stunning images of the cosmos from one of the world’s most remarkable and bespoke astronomical settings.
Recent News
NSF NRAO to Host Spring 2026 VLA Open House
The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) invites the public to the U.S. National Science Foundation Very Large Array (NSF VLA) for its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ALMA Detects Extremely Abundant Alcohol in Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
New research reveals that 3I/ATLAS is packed with an unusually large amount of the organic molecule methanol – more than almost all known comets in our own solar system.
White House Astronomy Night – Get Involved!
On October 19th, the White House is hosting the second ever Astronomy Night.
We’ve invited students and educators to the South Lawn of the White House to stargaze with us and to participate in other hands-on activities.
Recent News
Astrophotography Workshop Announced at Iconic Very Large Array
Scheduled for April 18, the workshop offers participants the rare opportunity to capture stunning images of the cosmos from one of the world’s most remarkable and bespoke astronomical settings.
NSF NRAO to Host Spring 2026 VLA Open House
The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) invites the public to the U.S. National Science Foundation Very Large Array (NSF VLA) for its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ALMA Detects Extremely Abundant Alcohol in Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
New research reveals that 3I/ATLAS is packed with an unusually large amount of the organic molecule methanol – more than almost all known comets in our own solar system.