VLA Virtual Tour Registration – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

The Very Large Array is currently closed to all visitors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t share our amazing observatory with you! Our STEAM Education team is proud to offer Virtual VLA Tours on a monthly basis, which will be available, free of charge, to any members of the public who wish to attend. All ages welcome.

Join us for a one of a kind virtual tour experience. Enjoy a personal, in-depth look at this world renowned radio telescope and the field of radio astronomy. The tour will include an introduction to the history and science of the Very Large Array, video segments that will transport the audience to parts of the observatory otherwise off limits to the public, and an appearance by one of the telescope operators. There will also be time for Q&A.

The first virtual tour will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2020, 1-2 PM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

This event will take place on Zoom. Registration is required. Click here to register.

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.
	Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.
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