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Name: Very Large Array – Star Party 2026
Start: 2026-04-18T20:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-04-18T22:00:00-06:00
Location: The Very Large Array

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9:00 am

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Very Large Array – Open House, Spring 2026

April 18 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT

The Very Large Array The Very Large Array, NM

Free

8:00 pm

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Very Large Array – Star Party 2026

April 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm MDT

The Very Large Array The Very Large Array, NM

Free

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