Green Bank Telescope

2000100 m dishNSF

LocationUSA (WV)

Year2000

Size100 m dish

OperatorNSF

About Green Bank Telescope

The largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world. Located in the National Radio Quiet Zone. No cell phones, WiFi, or microwaves allowed nearby. 2,004 surface panels adjusted by actuators. Discovered the most massive neutron star known.

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