National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia, US
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory contains multiple radio telescopes spread across different locations, including the Very Large Array in New Mexico.
Founded in November 1956, the observatory marked a new era in radio astronomy with its first major telescope beginning operations in 1959.
The facility maintains educational programs and public tours that introduce visitors to radio astronomy principles and astronomical discoveries.
Located within a 13,000-square-mile radio quiet zone, the observatory restricts electronic devices to minimize interference with astronomical observations.
The observatory operates ten radio telescopes across 5,351 miles, creating detailed images of space through synchronized observations of celestial objects.
Inception: November 17, 1956
Official opening: 1959
Website: https://public.nrao.edu
GPS coordinates: 38.03681,-78.51807
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
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