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Very Large Array – Open House, Spring 2025
April 26 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT

Please join us for a free day of tours and talks at the Very Large Array! This event will take place, Saturday, April 26 from 9am – 4pm. NRAO staff will be on site all day to answer any and all of your questions.
Guided Tours:
Guided tours will be given by NRAO scientists and engineers every half hour between 10am – 3pm.
Talks by Guest Experts:
- 11:00 am – “Unveiling the Universe: Explore the VLA & VLBA” by Dr Patricia Henning
- 12:00 pm – “VLBA” by Joe McMullin
- 1:00 pm – “The Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA)” by Tony Beasley*
- 2:00 pm – “Unveiling the Universe: Explore the VLA & VLBA” by Dr Patricia Henning
- 3:00 pm – “VLBA” by Joe McMullin
Food Trucks On-Site for Lunch:
- Little Red Wagon
- Cubish
- Marts Mexican and More
- Frying Saucer
- Rosie’s Burgers and More
Family-Friendly Educational Activities:
- Galaxy sponge painting
- Screen printing
- UV bead bracelets
- Straw rockets
Admission is free, but advance tickets are required to help us control the flow of parking.
Click here to reserve tickets.