National Radio Astronomy Observatory

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Socorro, NM 87801
This site is home to the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array astronomical radio telescope, one of four major telescopes operated by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). The VLA is the most scientifically productive ground-based telescope in the world. Our visitor center and interpretive film will get you oriented to the purpose and function of the telescope, and a self-guided tour path will take you up close to one of the VLA's 27 230-ton dish antennas.

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Amazing place, visitor experience could be improved.
8/5/2024

This is an amazing place. It had been on our bucket list for years and it’s incredible to be able to...

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I've been wanting to see the VLA for YEARS and it did not disappoint! Go see it!
5/4/2024

What an outstanding way to spend a few hours! If you are interested in science and astronomy, this i...

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This is a must see!
10/29/2023

If you ever watched the movie "Contact" then you will feel like you are there! This is the coolest a...

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