85-foot Howard E. Tatel Radio Telescope

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The 85-foot Howard E. Tatel Radio Telescope is a historic radio telescope at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia, notable for its role in early SETI research.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf astronomical observatory instrument
radio telescope
scientific instrument
alternativeName 85-foot Howard Tatel Telescope
85-foot Tatel Telescope
associatedWithField radio astronomy
search for extraterrestrial intelligence
constructionMaterial steel
country United States
diameter 26 meters
85 feet
frequencyRange radio frequencies
hasCoordinateSystem equatorial tracking via mount control
heritageStatus historic radio telescope
locatedAtFacility Green Bank, West Virginia NRAO site
locatedIn Green Bank, West Virginia
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
locatedInCountry United States
locatedInRegion National Radio Quiet Zone
mountType alt-azimuth mount
name Howard E. Tatel Radio Telescope
namedAfter Howard E. Tatel
notableFor participation in Project Ozma
role in early SETI research
observedObjectType radio emissions from celestial sources
operatedBy National Radio Astronomy Observatory
partOf Green Bank Observatory site
telescopeType parabolic dish antenna
usedFor SETI research
astronomical observations
radio astronomy

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85-foot Howard E. Tatel Radio Telescope ("85-foot Tatel Telescope")
85-foot Howard E. Tatel Radio Telescope ("85-foot Howard Tatel Telescope")
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85-foot Howard E. Tatel Radio Telescope ("Howard E. Tatel Radio Telescope")
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Project Ozma
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