I think you get a pretty good idea of the size of this dish when you look at the heavy equipment next to it.

Day 200

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March 12th 2008
Obfuscator writes: The day began with a fairly late departure from Socorro. We had grand ambitions though, which were not to be thwarted. 50 miles west of Socorro is the Very Large Array, an array of 27 huge radio telescopes that act together to make an even more powerful radio telescope. Lots of Sci-Fi movies have filmed at the VLA, so it's quite recognizable. What's not immediately apparent ... read more

North America » United States » New Mexico » Albuquerque

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more