Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 11, 2002

The 100-Meter Green Bank Radio Telescope

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 11, 2002 is “The 100-Meter Green Bank Radio Telescope,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NRAO , NSF. The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the 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.”

— APOD editors, March 11, 2002

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At a glance

Date: March 11, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NRAO , NSF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 11, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-march-11-the-100-meter-green-bank-radio-telescope

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