astronomical observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia, United States
  • National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank
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    Green Bank Observatory
    astronomical observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia, United States
    • National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank

    Statements

    inception
    12 November 1956
    applies to part
    nonprofit corporation
    3 references
    stated in
    OpenCorporates
    OpenCorporates ID
    us_wv/1538
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    reference URL
    https://www.nrao.edu/archives/Timeline/timeline.shtml
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    reference URL
    https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/explore-the-universe/online/kiosks/whatsnew/overview.cfm?obs=21
    title
    Green Bank (English)
    title of broader work
    What's New At Observatories (English)
    author
    National Air and Space Museum
    quotation
    Founded in 1956, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is one of the world's premier research facilities for radio astronomy. (English)
    retrieved
    1 January 2020
    image
    Green Banks - GBT 4.jpg
    3,872 × 2,592; 4.9 MB
    media legend
    Green Bank Telescope at NRAO Green Bank, September 2009 (English)
    point in time
    6 September 2009
    depicts
    Green Bank Telescope
    0 references
    name
    The Green Bank Observatory Fund (English)
    start time
    10 September 2014
    1 reference
    reference URL
    http://apps.sos.wv.gov/business/corporations/organization.aspx?org=1538
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) (English)
    start time
    13 December 2012
    1 reference
    reference URL
    http://apps.sos.wv.gov/business/corporations/organization.aspx?org=1538
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    named after
    Green Bank
    0 references
    location
    Green Bank
    5 references
    reference URL
    https://isni.ringgold.com/api/stable/institution/0000+0004+0478+8085
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    stated in
    Structurae
    reference URL
    https://structurae.net/en/geography/green-bank
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    stated in
    Library of Congress Name Authority File
    Library of Congress authority ID
    n50064786
    subject named as
    National Radio Astronomy Observatory (U.S.)
    quotation
    Earlier Established Forms - United States. National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, W. Va. (English)
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    stated in
    Integrated Authority File
    GND ID
    2034358-9
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    reference URL
    https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2019/07/30/green-bank-observatory-site-for-breakthrough-wvu-research-and-teaching-to-remain-open
    title
    Green Bank Observatory, site for breakthrough WVU research and teaching, to remain open (English)
    author name string
    Jake Stump
    publication date
    30 July 2019
    publisher
    West Virginia University
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    United States National Radio Quiet Zone
    1 reference
    stated in
    West Virginia Encyclopedia
    e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia ID
    1583
    quotation
    A 13,000 square mile National Radio Quiet Zone was established when construction began at Green Bank in 1958, and the first radio telescopes were in operation by fall 1959. (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
    dedication
    point in time
    17 October 1957
    1 reference
    reference URL
    https://greenbankobservatory.org/about/history/timeline-green-bank-observatory/
    title
    Timeline for Green Bank Observatory (English)
    title of broader work
    Green Bank Observatory (English)
    retrieved
    1 January 2020
    construction
    start time
    1958
    1 reference
    stated in
    West Virginia Encyclopedia
    e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia ID
    1583
    quotation
    A 13,000 square mile National Radio Quiet Zone was established when construction began at Green Bank in 1958, and the first radio telescopes were in operation by fall 1959. (English)
    retrieved
    1 January 2020
    observing time available
    365 nights per year
    applies to part
    Green Bank Telescope
    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
    service entry
    1959
    1 reference
    stated in
    West Virginia Encyclopedia
    e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia ID
    1583
    quotation
    A 13,000 square mile National Radio Quiet Zone was established when construction began at Green Bank in 1958, and the first radio telescopes were in operation by fall 1959. (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
    9607958411437664318
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    social media followers
    6,417
    X numeric user ID
    113465249
    point in time
    3 January 2021
    0 references
    4,962
    X numeric user ID
    113465249
    point in time
    25 April 2020
    0 references
    9,336
    X numeric user ID
    113465249
    point in time
    13 February 2023
    0 references
    has part(s)
    300 foot Radio Telescope
    object of statement has role
    radio telescope
    start time
    October 1961
    end time
    15 November 1988
    end cause
    structural failure
    3 references
    stated in
    Encyclopædia Britannica Online
    Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID
    topic/National-Radio-Astronomy-Observatory
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    stated in
    Green Bank failure identified
    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
    Green Bank Telescope
    object of statement has role
    radio telescope
    start time
    23 August 2000
    10 references
    reference URL
    https://isni.ringgold.com/api/stable/institution/0000+0004+0478+8085
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    stated in
    Encyclopædia Britannica Online
    Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID
    topic/National-Radio-Astronomy-Observatory
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    reference URL
    https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2019/07/30/green-bank-observatory-site-for-breakthrough-wvu-research-and-teaching-to-remain-open
    title
    Green Bank Observatory, site for breakthrough WVU research and teaching, to remain open (English)
    author name string
    Jake Stump
    publication date
    30 July 2019
    publisher
    West Virginia University
    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
    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
    40-foot telescope
    0 references
    Commons category
    Green Bank Observatory
    0 references

    Identifiers

    ISNI
    0000000404788085
    0 references
    GND ID
    2034358-9
    subject named as
    National Radio Astronomy Observatory (Green Bank, W Va.)
    1 reference
    stated in
    Integrated Authority File
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia ID
    1583
    1 reference
    stated in
    West Virginia Encyclopedia
    object named as
    National Radio Astronomy Observatory
    retrieved
    1 January 2020
    eBird hotspot ID
    L8021805
    subject named as
    Green Bank Observatory
    1 reference
    stated in
    eBird
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    GeoNames ID
    4816322
    subject has role
    observatory
    subject named as
    National Radio Astronomy Observatory
    1 reference
    stated in
    GeoNames
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    Google Maps Customer ID
    9607958411437664318
    subject named as
    Green Bank Observatory
    0 references
    16421289730249324777
    subject named as
    National Radio Astronomy Observatory
    reason for deprecated rank
    duplicate entry
    0 references
    HAL structure ID
    472380
    subject named as
    National Radio Astronomy Observatory [Green Bank]
    subject has role
    laboratory
    1 reference
    stated in
    HAL
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    Instagram location ID
    379665997
    subject named as
    Green Bank Observatory
    1 reference
    stated in
    Instagram
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    Open Library ID
    OL6119283A
    subject named as
    United States. National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, W. Va.
    number of works
    1
    1 reference
    stated in
    Open Library
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    OL5233339A
    subject named as
    United States National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, W.Va.
    number of works
    1
    1 reference
    stated in
    Open Library
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    OpenCorporates ID
    us_wv/1538
    subject named as
    ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INC.
    GREEN BANK OBSERVATORY (trading name, 2016-05-27 - )
    applies to jurisdiction
    West Virginia
    1 reference
    stated in
    OpenCorporates
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
    TripAdvisor ID
    1517191
    0 references
    Vimeo ID
    greenbankobservatory
    start time
    29 June 2016
    subject named as
    Green Bank Observatory
    number of works
    38
    number of subscribers
    14
    0 references
    Yelp ID
    national-radio-astronomy-observatory-green-bank
    subject named as
    National Radio Astronomy Observatory
    1 reference
    stated in
    Yelp
    retrieved
    30 December 2019
     
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