Green Bank Telescope (Q1544579)

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radio telescope
  • Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope
  • 100m Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope
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Green Bank Telescope
radio telescope
  • Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope
  • 100m Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope

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1991
3 references
Press Kit : History (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
1 January 2020
19 December 1990
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Decision Announced in Green Bank Telescope Arbitration Case (English)
NRAO Press Release, 02/2001 (English)
12 February 2001
The contract to design and construct the GBT had an agreed fixed price of $55 million, with work to begin on December 19, 1990 and to be completed by the end of 1994. (English)
The telescope was accepted from the contractor on October 13, 2000, nearly six years later than the original contract delivery date. (English)
...at a dedication ceremony on August 25, 2000, now has been outfitted with scientific instrumentation. Its commissioning period, during which tests of performance and calibration of instrumentation are conducted, is well underway. (English)
1 January 2020
The Green Bank Telescope (English)
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Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (English)
25 August 2000
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A 300-foot meridian transit telescope began observations in October 1961 and operated until it collapsed in 1988. Its replacement, the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope, was dedicated on August 25, 2000. (English)
1 January 2020
GBT (English)
4 references
Press Kit : History (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
1 January 2020
2 references
NSF Open Skies (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
The NSF built the Green Bank Observatory and funded its operation for more than 50 years. Today the NSF still owns the facility and funds part of the operations, including time for “open skies” science on the 100-m GBT. (English)
1 January 2020
Press Kit : Funding History (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
The majority of the site buildings, telescopes, and facilities were either built by, or are owned by, the National Science Foundation (English)
1 January 2020
3 references
Press Kit : History (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
1 January 2020
19 December 1990
2000
2 references
Decision Announced in Green Bank Telescope Arbitration Case (English)
NRAO Press Release, 02/2001 (English)
12 February 2001
The contract to design and construct the GBT had an agreed fixed price of $55 million, with work to begin on December 19, 1990 and to be completed by the end of 1994. (English)
The telescope was accepted from the contractor on October 13, 2000, nearly six years later than the original contract delivery date. (English)
...at a dedication ceremony on August 25, 2000, now has been outfitted with scientific instrumentation. Its commissioning period, during which tests of performance and calibration of instrumentation are conducted, is well underway. (English)
1 January 2020
25 August 2000
3 references
A 300-foot meridian transit telescope began observations in October 1961 and operated until it collapsed in 1988. Its replacement, the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope, was dedicated on August 25, 2000. (English)
1 January 2020
Press Kit : History (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
1 January 2020
Dedication of the Green Bank Telescope ; 25 August 2000 (English)
SETI League Photo Gallery (English)
The 100-meter diameter Green Bank Telescope, world's largest fully steerable dish, was dedicated at NRAO Green Bank WV on 25 August 2000, just two days after achieving first light. (English)
1 January 2020
1 reference
Press Kit : History (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
1 January 2020
60 metre
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365 nights per year
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Telescopes : Green Bank Telescope (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
The GBT operates 24 hours/day, 362 days/year (English)
The GBT is running observations roughly 6,500 hours each year, more than any other observatory (English)
1 January 2020
August 2000
6 references
Dedication of the Green Bank Telescope ; 25 August 2000 (English)
SETI League Photo Gallery (English)
The 100-meter diameter Green Bank Telescope, world's largest fully steerable dish, was dedicated at NRAO Green Bank WV on 25 August 2000, just two days after achieving first light. (English)
1 January 2020
2002 March 11 ; The 100-Meter Green Bank Radio Telescope (English)
Astronomy Picture of the Day (English)
Robert Nemiroff
Jerry Bonnell
Explanation: The largest single-dish fully steerable radio telescope began operation in 2000 August in Green Bank, West Virginia, USA. Dedicated as the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, (English)
1 January 2020
The 100-Meter Green Bank Radio Telescope (English)
The new Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope became operational in August 2000. (English)
30 December 2019
Byrd’s Legacy on NPR (Student Edition) (English)
The Byrd Center Blog (English)
Senator Byrd dedicating the newly finished Green Bank Telescope (August 25, 2000). (English)
1 January 2020
2003
1 reference
Press Kit : History (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
1 January 2020
22 August 2000
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2003
1 reference
Press Kit : History (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
1 January 2020
23 August 2000
6 references
Dedication of the Green Bank Telescope ; 25 August 2000 (English)
SETI League Photo Gallery (English)
The 100-meter diameter Green Bank Telescope, world's largest fully steerable dish, was dedicated at NRAO Green Bank WV on 25 August 2000, just two days after achieving first light. (English)
1 January 2020
2002 March 11 ; The 100-Meter Green Bank Radio Telescope (English)
Astronomy Picture of the Day (English)
Robert Nemiroff
Jerry Bonnell
Explanation: The largest single-dish fully steerable radio telescope began operation in 2000 August in Green Bank, West Virginia, USA. Dedicated as the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, (English)
1 January 2020
The 100-Meter Green Bank Radio Telescope (English)
The new Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope became operational in August 2000. (English)
30 December 2019
Byrd’s Legacy on NPR (Student Edition) (English)
The Byrd Center Blog (English)
Senator Byrd dedicating the newly finished Green Bank Telescope (August 25, 2000). (English)
1 January 2020
3 references
A 300-foot meridian transit telescope began observations in October 1961 and operated until it collapsed in 1988. Its replacement, the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope, was dedicated on August 25, 2000. (English)
1 January 2020
Press Kit : History (English)
Green Bank Observatory (English)
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
1 January 2020
100 metre
5 references
Dedication of the Green Bank Telescope ; 25 August 2000 (English)
SETI League Photo Gallery (English)
The 100-meter diameter Green Bank Telescope, world's largest fully steerable dish, was dedicated at NRAO Green Bank WV on 25 August 2000, just two days after achieving first light. (English)
1 January 2020
155 Observatory Rd, Green Bank, WV 24944 (English)
Green Bank Telescope
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