Parkes Radio Telescope

196164 m dishCSIRO

LocationAustralia

Year1961

Size64 m dish

OperatorCSIRO

About Parkes Radio Telescope

Received the first images of the Apollo 11 Moon walk. Played a crucial role in the Apollo missions. Discovered the first double pulsar. Featured in the film The Dish. Still one of the most productive radio telescopes.

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