Radio Telescope Collection (#2)

Radio telescopes are powerful instruments used to explore the mysteries of the universe

Aerial view near Parkes, of the Radio dish (telescope), New South Wales, Australia

Radio Telescope Collection: Radio astronomy dish

Radio astronomy dish
Moonrise over radio astronomy dish

Radio Telescope Collection: Latvia, Western Latvia, Kurzeme Region, Irbene, Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre

Latvia, Western Latvia, Kurzeme Region, Irbene, Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre, Soviet-era R-32, 600 ton radio spying telescope

Digital illustration of radio telescope

Radio Telescope Collection: Evolution of supernova 1993J, 1993-2000 C016 / 9605

Evolution of supernova 1993J, 1993-2000 C016 / 9605
Evolution of supernova 1993J. Radio telescope observations of the expanding shell formed by supernova SN 1993J between May 1993 (top left) and February 2000 (bottom right)

Radio Telescope Collection: Alien radio telescope, artwork

Alien radio telescope, artwork
Alien radio telescope. Computer artwork of a view across an alien planet, with a radio telescope on a mountain-top

Radio Telescope Collection: Radio telescopes, artwork

Radio telescopes, artwork
Radio telescopes. Computer artwork of a radio telescope array in the mist

Radio Telescope Collection: Fornax A galaxy

Fornax A galaxy. Combined optical (white) and radio (orange) image of the galaxy Fornax A (NGC 1316, centre). The smaller galaxy NGC 1317 is above it

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Radio telescopes are powerful instruments used to explore the mysteries of the universe. From decoding messages like the Arecibo message and its key C016/6817, to capturing signals from distant galaxies, these incredible devices have revolutionized our understanding of space. In the UK, England's Cambridge is home to Lords Bridge's Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, where cutting-edge research takes place. Similarly, in Latvia's Kurzeme Region lies Irbene, housing the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy facility that contributes significantly to scientific advancements. Across North America, we find remarkable radio telescope installations as well. In Socorro, New Mexico stands the Very Large Array Radio observatory - an iconic sight with its massive antennas spread across a vast desert landscape resembling something out of a sci-fi movie. One cannot forget "The Dish" located somewhere in Australia; this famous radio telescope played a crucial role in transmitting live television images of Apollo 11's moon landing back in 1969. Heading back to Hawaii's Big Island on Mauna Kea Observatory at an impressive altitude of 4200m above sea level resides several renowned telescopes such as Gemini Northern Telescope and CFHT Telescope operated by UK's Cambridge at Lords Bridge Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory. Additionally, W. M. Keck Observatory proudly stands tall on Mauna Kea with its twin telescopes contributing immensely to astronomical discoveries. These radio telescopes serve as gateways into uncharted territories beyond our planet Earth and allow us glimpses into cosmic wonders that were once unimaginable. With each new discovery made possible by these marvels of technology and human ingenuity, we inch closer towards unraveling the secrets hidden within our vast universe.