National Radio Astronomy Observatory 0 Very Large Array (VLA) 0 The Very Large Array is the most powerful, flexible, and widely-used radio telescope in the world. Dedicated in 1980, it has been used for more than 10,000 astronomical observing projects. The VLA Visitor Center is open to the public from 8:30 am. until sunset. To reach the Visitor Center, take NM 52 south, 2.3 miles east of this sign. Please join us to learn more about this world famous scientific facility. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the National Science Foundation, operated under cooperative o agreement by Associated Universities, Inc. 6 -19., inn-k i ,, 'r Lisogiw. . Universmes, Inc .f //