Listen for aliens at the VLA
📍 Socorro, United States🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages
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Visit the Very Large Array in New Mexico, where 27 massive radio telescopes scan the cosmos for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. The visitor center offers tours of this iconic installation featured in movies like Contact, and you can actually listen to the cosmic radio waves yourself.
Difficulty
20/100Easy
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Cost
$15 – $50
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Time
half-day
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People
1+
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
None needed
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