Visit the Very Large Array - National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Nov 27, 2025 · A self-guided walking tour features large, informative signs and takes you to the base of one of the giant dish antennas. A gift shop offers VLA souvenirs and educational materials.
Very Large Array - Wikipedia
The Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) is a centimeter-wavelength radio astronomy observatory in the southwestern United States built in the 1970s. It lies in central New Mexico on the Plains of San …
Very Large Array Radio Telescopes - New Mexico Tourism ...
One of the world's premier astronomical radio observatories, consists of 27 radio antennas in a Y-shaped configuration on the Plains of San Agustin fifty miles west of Socorro, New Mexico. Each …
Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) | AUI
The Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) is the most versatile, widely-used radio telescope in the world and provides the scientific community with the tools necessary to solve some of the most …
Very Large Array (VLA) | Britannica
Very Large Array (VLA), radio telescope system situated on the plains of San Agustin near Socorro, New Mexico, U.S. The VLA went into operation in 1980 and is the most powerful radio telescope in …
Plan Your Visit – National Radio Astronomy Observatory
These guided tours last about one hour and give visitors unique insight into the past, present, and future of the VLA. Staff and VLA Volunteers are on hand to answer questions. All upcoming tour dates can …
Listening to the Universe: A Visit to New Mexico’s Very Large ...
Discover New Mexico’s Very Large Array (VLA)—a world-class radio telescope where science meets silence. Learn how to visit, what to expect, and why this cosmic listening post is worth the detour.