Point of interest
Very Large Array
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Tips from locals
Loretta
October 22, 2018
One of the large telescope arrays in the United States
Ryan
March 13, 2022
A lot of massive radio telescopes with guided tours and space museum.
Therese Guadalupe
December 24, 2021
Very amazing radio telescope facility; about 50 miles south-west of host's home. Free admission - closed currently due to COVID restrictions
Keely
January 25, 2021
A leading astronomical observatories on the planet, the array contains 27 radio antennas responsible for shedding light on groundbreaking celestial activity
Alice
January 4, 2021
Science and Space interests, There is a visitor center out there , but check to see if it is open on the web site. The Movie "Contact" starring "Jodie Foster" was filmed out there. Very nice drive. Make sure to fill up with gas in Socorro before you head up! Not sure what is open up that way, I'm sure there are gas Stations open in "Magdalena" Magdalena is also a neat ole town with a lot of historic sites . The Kelly Mines! Check it out since you are up that way!
Science and Space interests, There is a visitor center out there , but check to see if it is open on the web site. The Movie "Contact" starring "Jodie Foster" was filmed out there. Very nice drive. Make sure to fill up with gas in Socorro before you head up! Not sure what is open up that way, I'm su…
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Location
Old Highway 60
Magdalena, NM