4C Array, Radio telescope at Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, Cambridge, England
The 4C Array extends 450 meters in length and 20 meters in width, featuring a cylindrical paraboloid design for radio wave detection.
Constructed in 1958, this telescope marked the first large aperture synthesis instrument built at Lord's Bridge after the observatory's relocation in 1957.
The telescope enabled scientists to compile the 4C catalogue, documenting nearly 5000 radio sources and advancing understanding of galaxy populations.
Located near Cambridge University, the telescope operated at 178 MHz frequency and required 64 kilometers of reflector wire for its construction.
The telescope shares its location with other scientific instruments, including the Cosmic Anisotropy Telescope and the One-Mile and Half-Mile Telescopes.
Location: Cambridge
Part of: Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory
GPS coordinates: 52.16410,0.03317
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:27
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