Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array, Radio astronomy observatory in New Mexico
The Very Large Array is a radio astronomy observatory located in central New Mexico.
It was constructed between 1973 and 1980 by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
The VLA has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials due to its iconic design.
Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the facility, which includes an informative visitor center.
The VLA is one of the world's premier astronomical radio observatories.
Location: Socorro County
Inception: 1980
Elevation above the sea: 2,124 m
Diameter: 25 m
Website: science.nrao.edu/facilities/vla
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