description Long Wavelength Array Overview
The Long Wavelength Array is a radio telescope located near Socorro, New Mexico, and operated as part of the infrastructure associated with the Very Large Array site. Its many antenna elements observe radio emission at frequencies from about 10 to 88 MHz. The array is used to study low-frequency phenomena including solar activity, the ionosphere, cosmic radio sources, and short-lived radio transients.
help Long Wavelength Array FAQ
Where is the Long Wavelength Array located?
The Long Wavelength Array is near Socorro, New Mexico, at infrastructure associated with the Very Large Array site. It is a radio observatory rather than an optical telescope.
What frequencies does the Long Wavelength Array observe?
Its antenna elements observe radio emission from about 10 to 88 MHz. This long-wavelength range is useful for studying low-frequency radio sources.
What does the Long Wavelength Array study?
It studies radio emission from astronomical sources at low frequencies. The array's many antenna elements work together as a radio telescope.
Is the Long Wavelength Array part of the Very Large Array site?
Yes. It is located near Socorro, New Mexico, and operates as part of infrastructure associated with the Very Large Array site.
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