The Very Large Array radio telescope, part of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory

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Datil, New Mexico - The Very Large Array radio telescope consists of 27 large dish antennas on the Plains of San Agustin in western New Mexico. The facility is part of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. The tracks enable astronomers to move the antennas to different locations.

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Location: Datil, New Mexico USA
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