The Karl G Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) is a world-leading astronomical observatory located in New Mexico, USA. The VLA consists of 27 radio telescopes, each 25 meters in diameter, which are spread out over an area of about 36 km. When combined, these telescopes have the ability to produce images with unparalleled resolution and sensitivity.
The VLA has been used to make some of the most important discoveries in astronomy, including the first image of a black hole and the detection of gravitational waves. It is also regularly used to study distant galaxies, map the distribution of dark matter in the Universe, and search for signs of life on exoplanets.
The VLA is named after Karl G Jansky, who was the first person to detect radio waves from space. His pioneering work laid the foundation for modern astrophysics and paved the way for the construction of this incredible observatory.