Prometheus in the desert

4/22/2013

This article from The Verge discusses a historical event known as the Trinity atomic bomb test and its connection to the Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico. It shares the story of how the site that now houses the VLA was originally chosen as the location for the Trinity test, the first detonation of a nuclear bomb. The article explores the significance of this event in shaping the history of atomic weapons and also delves into the unique characteristics of the VLA as a radio telescope array. It highlights the contrast between the destructive power of the atomic bomb and the scientific curiosity that drives the exploration of the universe through tools like the VLA.

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