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Owens Valley Radio Observatory

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Hwy 168 and Leighton Lane, Big Pine, CAMap
Phone+1 760-358-6410
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  • LovesNeon
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    Had a blast checking out the huge dishes, and watching one move!

    Absolutely amazing! They normally give tours once a month, but when we checked the website, it said those tours were suspended. We went anyway, hoping we could drive up close enough to at least see ...

    Reviewed on Nov 7, 2022
  • dbot9000
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    Piece of Astronomical History

    Like Mt. Wilson and Palomar, the OVRO is a significant piece of astronomical history in California. Unlike what other reviewers might have said, OVRO has practically nothing to do with the search for ...

    Reviewed on Nov 8, 2019
  • Julie M
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    Owens Valley Radio Observatory

    If you spend more than a few minutes here, you will be able to watch the satellite dishes move positions. Knowing that they are being controlled in New Mexico makes it even more fascinating!

    Reviewed on Nov 4, 2019
  • GeoSomisCA
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    Amazing

    The wife and I went for the monthly open house. Amazing! When you drive up it is of course deceiving from a distance as to exactly how large the telescopes really are. The there you are. HUGE! A very ...

    Reviewed on Oct 8, 2019
  • geoffpsmith
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    Short detour and worth the few minutes

    If you're into huge satellite dishes and billions wasted on the assumption that life is out there somewhere waiting to be found, this place is a must see. If you're like me and not particularly happy ...

    Reviewed on Jan 23, 2019
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