Special Summer Guided Tours

July 23, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EDT

Summer 2017 the VLA is offering special Guided Tours at 11:00AM & 1:00PM on the following weekends: June 17 & 18, June 24 & 25, July 8 & 9, July 15 & 16, and July 22 & 23. These tours last about 45 minutes and take visitors to areas behind-the-scenes at the VLA. These tours are hosted by our NRAO Research Experience Under Grad Students! No reservations are required, simply show up at the VLA Visitor Center 20 minutes before the desired tour time.

Details

Date:: July 23, 2017
Time:: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
EDT
Series:: Special Summer Guided Tours
Event Category:: New Mexico

Special Summer Guided Tours

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