Reber Radio Telescope
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The Reber Radio Telescope is a historic radio telescope, located at the Green Bank Observatory near Green Bank, West Virginia, USA. Built in 1937 in Illinois by the astronomer Grote Reber, it was the first purpose-built parabolic radio telescope. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989.[2][3]
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Reber Radio Telescope | |
Nearest city | Green Bank, West Virginia |
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Coordinates | 38°25′48.61″N 79°49′4.45″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1937 (1937) |
Architect | Grote Reber |
NRHP reference No. | 72001291 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | November 9, 1972[1] |
Designated NHL | December 20, 1989[2] |
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