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National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Magdalena, NM 87825
4.9(65)
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4.9
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5.0
6y

Very impressive! Very informative center & guided & self-guided tours. A 23 minute movie available that is worth watching. Gift shop is well stocked. Plenty of parking available. Also room just inside gate for RVs to park for the night (just an area graveled, no facilities). Be sure to turn off ALL devices -cell phone, Bluetooth, wifi... Anything that has a signal can be disruptive to...

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5.0
6y

A great place for nerds and families to learn how radio astronomy works. What great work they are doing. Safety officer Aspen was so gracious to give us and other visitors an informal presentation. It was an excellent visit. Thank you for making it welcoming. For other visitors it is so important to shut the phone off and use a digital camera. The equipment is super...

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5.0
23w

I have enjoyed driving past the VLA since the 1990s they are usually apart, but occasionally they are together, that is fun to see

I have explored the mountains south of the array sand they are beautiful

Plan to spend some time at the museum, or even camp nearby, no cell...

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Frank MehrtensFrank Mehrtens
A great place for nerds and families to learn how radio astronomy works. What great work they are doing. Safety officer Aspen was so gracious to give us and other visitors an informal presentation. It was an excellent visit. Thank you for making it welcoming. For other visitors it is so important to shut the phone off and use a digital camera. The equipment is super sensitive. Have fun
Steven D GroomSteven D Groom
This is the place where we look into deep space and back into time. The radio telescopes are huge! The visitor center is excellent, staff is very engaging and helpful. Self guided walking tour amoung the antenna array is inspiring. The vastness of the landscape brings it all home.
Engin DoganEngin Dogan
Ridiculous! After almost two years of Covid 19 pandemic has past and great success to protect public, now saying you can not visit the VLA and closed to public to keep people inside to safe! Wow. I drove 11 hours not to see this. Shame!
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A great place for nerds and families to learn how radio astronomy works. What great work they are doing. Safety officer Aspen was so gracious to give us and other visitors an informal presentation. It was an excellent visit. Thank you for making it welcoming. For other visitors it is so important to shut the phone off and use a digital camera. The equipment is super sensitive. Have fun
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This is the place where we look into deep space and back into time. The radio telescopes are huge! The visitor center is excellent, staff is very engaging and helpful. Self guided walking tour amoung the antenna array is inspiring. The vastness of the landscape brings it all home.
Steven D Groom

Steven D Groom

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Ridiculous! After almost two years of Covid 19 pandemic has past and great success to protect public, now saying you can not visit the VLA and closed to public to keep people inside to safe! Wow. I drove 11 hours not to see this. Shame!
Engin Dogan

Engin Dogan

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