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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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Statements

inception
1991
3 references
stated in
Structurae
Structurae structure ID
20059915
retrieved
30 December 2019
stated in
Emporis Building Directory
Emporis building ID
1257940
retrieved
30 December 2019
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/media/press-kit/
title
Press Kit : History (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
19 December 1990
1 reference
reference URL
https://www.nrao.edu/pr/2001/gbtarbitration/
title
Decision Announced in Green Bank Telescope Arbitration Case (English)
title of broader work
NRAO Press Release, 02/2001 (English)
author
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
publication date
12 February 2001
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
image
Green Bank Telescope NRAO (cropped).jpg
1,281 × 1,281; 1.14 MB
media legend
The Green Bank Telescope (English)
0 references
official name
Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (English)
start time
25 August 2000
6 references
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/science/telescopes/gbt/
retrieved
30 December 2019
stated in
The Green Bank Telescope
stated in
Structurae
Structurae structure ID
20059915
retrieved
30 December 2019
stated in
Emporis Building Directory
Emporis building ID
1257940
retrieved
30 December 2019
stated in
The Roanoke Times
reference URL
https://www.roanoke.com/lifestyles/green-bank-telescope-searches-space-while-dealing-with-earthly-threats/article_3c2f75b8-c73c-5367-b036-7edb3865d1cd.html
title
Green Bank Telescope searches space while dealing with earthly threats (English)
author name string
Ralph Berrier Jr.
publication date
3 June 2018
retrieved
30 December 2019
stated in
West Virginia Encyclopedia
e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia ID
1583
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
short name
GBT (English)
4 references
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/science/telescopes/gbt/
retrieved
30 December 2019
reference URL
https://public.nrao.edu/telescopes/gbt/
retrieved
30 December 2019
stated in
The Roanoke Times
reference URL
https://www.roanoke.com/lifestyles/green-bank-telescope-searches-space-while-dealing-with-earthly-threats/article_3c2f75b8-c73c-5367-b036-7edb3865d1cd.html
title
Green Bank Telescope searches space while dealing with earthly threats (English)
author name string
Ralph Berrier Jr.
publication date
3 June 2018
retrieved
30 December 2019
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/media/press-kit/
title
Press Kit : History (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
owned by
National Science Foundation
2 references
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/science/partners/nsf-open-skies/
title
NSF Open Skies (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/media/press-kit/
title
Press Kit : Funding History (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
The majority of the site buildings, telescopes, and facilities were either built by, or are owned by, the National Science Foundation (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
significant event
construction
start time
1991
end time
2002
3 references
stated in
Structurae
Structurae structure ID
20059915
retrieved
30 December 2019
stated in
Emporis Building Directory
Emporis building ID
1257940
retrieved
30 December 2019
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/media/press-kit/
title
Press Kit : History (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
construction
start time
19 December 1990
end time
2000
2 references
reference URL
https://www.nrao.edu/pr/2001/gbtarbitration/
title
Decision Announced in Green Bank Telescope Arbitration Case (English)
title of broader work
NRAO Press Release, 02/2001 (English)
author
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
publication date
12 February 2001
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
stated in
The Roanoke Times
reference URL
https://www.roanoke.com/lifestyles/green-bank-telescope-searches-space-while-dealing-with-earthly-threats/article_3c2f75b8-c73c-5367-b036-7edb3865d1cd.html
title
Green Bank Telescope searches space while dealing with earthly threats (English)
author name string
Ralph Berrier Jr.
publication date
3 June 2018
retrieved
30 December 2019
dedication
point in time
25 August 2000
3 references
stated in
West Virginia Encyclopedia
e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia ID
1583
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/media/press-kit/
title
Press Kit : History (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
reference URL
http://www.setileague.org/photos/gbt.htm
title
Dedication of the Green Bank Telescope ; 25 August 2000 (English)
title of broader work
SETI League Photo Gallery (English)
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
groundbreaking ceremony
start time
1991
1 reference
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/media/press-kit/
title
Press Kit : History (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
focal length
60 metre
0 references
observing time available
365 nights per year
1 reference
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/science/telescopes/gbt/
title
Telescopes : Green Bank Telescope (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
date of official opening
August 2000
6 references
reference URL
http://www.setileague.org/photos/gbt.htm
title
Dedication of the Green Bank Telescope ; 25 August 2000 (English)
title of broader work
SETI League Photo Gallery (English)
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
reference URL
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020311.html
title
2002 March 11 ; The 100-Meter Green Bank Radio Telescope (English)
title of broader work
Astronomy Picture of the Day (English)
author name string
Robert Nemiroff
Jerry Bonnell
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
reference URL
https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/web12167-2011640jpg
title
The 100-Meter Green Bank Radio Telescope (English)
quotation
The new Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope became operational in August 2000. (English)
retrieved
30 December 2019
reference URL
https://www.byrdcenter.org/byrd-center-blog/byrds-legacy-on-npr-student-edition
title
Byrd’s Legacy on NPR (Student Edition) (English)
title of broader work
The Byrd Center Blog (English)
quotation
Senator Byrd dedicating the newly finished Green Bank Telescope (August 25, 2000). (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
stated in
The Roanoke Times
reference URL
https://www.roanoke.com/lifestyles/green-bank-telescope-searches-space-while-dealing-with-earthly-threats/article_3c2f75b8-c73c-5367-b036-7edb3865d1cd.html
title
Green Bank Telescope searches space while dealing with earthly threats (English)
author name string
Ralph Berrier Jr.
publication date
3 June 2018
retrieved
30 December 2019
applies to part
2000
reference URL
https://public.nrao.edu/telescopes/gbt/
retrieved
30 December 2019
applies to part
2000
2003
1 reference
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/media/press-kit/
title
Press Kit : History (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
service entry
22 August 2000
0 references
2003
1 reference
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/media/press-kit/
title
Press Kit : History (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
23 August 2000
6 references
reference URL
http://www.setileague.org/photos/gbt.htm
title
Dedication of the Green Bank Telescope ; 25 August 2000 (English)
title of broader work
SETI League Photo Gallery (English)
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
reference URL
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020311.html
title
2002 March 11 ; The 100-Meter Green Bank Radio Telescope (English)
title of broader work
Astronomy Picture of the Day (English)
author name string
Robert Nemiroff
Jerry Bonnell
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
reference URL
https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/web12167-2011640jpg
title
The 100-Meter Green Bank Radio Telescope (English)
quotation
The new Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope became operational in August 2000. (English)
retrieved
30 December 2019
reference URL
https://public.nrao.edu/telescopes/gbt/
retrieved
30 December 2019
applies to part
2000
stated in
The Roanoke Times
reference URL
https://www.roanoke.com/lifestyles/green-bank-telescope-searches-space-while-dealing-with-earthly-threats/article_3c2f75b8-c73c-5367-b036-7edb3865d1cd.html
title
Green Bank Telescope searches space while dealing with earthly threats (English)
author name string
Ralph Berrier Jr.
publication date
3 June 2018
retrieved
30 December 2019
applies to part
2000
reference URL
https://www.byrdcenter.org/byrd-center-blog/byrds-legacy-on-npr-student-edition
title
Byrd’s Legacy on NPR (Student Edition) (English)
title of broader work
The Byrd Center Blog (English)
quotation
Senator Byrd dedicating the newly finished Green Bank Telescope (August 25, 2000). (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
structure replaces
300 foot Radio Telescope
point in time
23 August 2000
3 references
stated in
The Green Bank Telescope
stated in
West Virginia Encyclopedia
e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia ID
1583
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/media/press-kit/
title
Press Kit : History (English)
title of broader work
Green Bank Observatory (English)
quotation
Ground breaking for the GBT was in 1991, it was dedicated in 2000, and went into operation in 2003 (English)
retrieved
1 January 2020
height
485 foot
applies to part
imperial system of units
2 references
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/science/telescopes/gbt/
retrieved
30 December 2019
reference URL
https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=55750
title
The Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in Green Bank, West Virginia. (English)
retrieved
30 December 2019
148 metre
applies to part
metric system
1 reference
reference URL
https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=55750
title
The Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in Green Bank, West Virginia. (English)
retrieved
30 December 2019
diameter
100 metre
5 references
stated in
The Green Bank Telescope
reference URL
https://greenbankobservatory.org/science/telescopes/gbt/#tab-specifications
retrieved
30 December 2019
stated in
Structurae
Structurae structure ID
20059915
retrieved
30 December 2019
stated in
Emporis Building Directory
Emporis building ID
1257940
retrieved
30 December 2019
reference URL
http://www.setileague.org/photos/gbt.htm
title
Dedication of the Green Bank Telescope ; 25 August 2000 (English)
title of broader work
SETI League Photo Gallery (English)
quotation
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)
retrieved
1 January 2020
street address
155 Observatory Rd, Green Bank, WV 24944 (English)
1 reference
stated in
Google Maps
Google Maps Customer ID
3499693004240291891
retrieved
30 December 2019
Commons category
Green Bank Telescope
0 references

Identifiers

BabelNet ID
02541338n
1 reference
stated in
BabelNet
retrieved
30 December 2019
Emporis building ID
1257940
subject named as
Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope
1 reference
stated in
Emporis Building Directory
retrieved
30 December 2019
Structurae structure ID
20059915
subject named as
Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope
1 reference
stated in
Structurae
retrieved
1 January 2020
 
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