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Reber Radio Telescope

Reber Radio Telescope is a historic place in Green Bank, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001291.

Green Bank, Pocahontas County, West VirginiaListed November 9, 1972NRIS #72001291★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Reber Radio Telescope?

The Reber Radio Telescope is a historic radio telescope, located at the Green Bank Observatory near Green Bank, West Virginia, United States. 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.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Reber Radio Telescope
City
Green Bank
County
Pocahontas County
State
West Virginia
Listed on the National Register
November 9, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001291
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.43048, -79.81735
When was Reber Radio Telescope listed on the National Register?

Reber Radio Telescope was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1972.

Where is Reber Radio Telescope located?

Reber Radio Telescope is located in Green Bank, Pocahontas County, West Virginia at approximately 38.43048, -79.81735. See the map above.

Is Reber Radio Telescope a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Reber Radio Telescope is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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