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National Radio Astronomy Observatory

National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Green Bank, West Virginia. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Green Bank, West VirginiaScience & Technology Museum & Planetarium
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What is National Radio Astronomy Observatory?

The Green Bank Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in the National Radio Quiet Zone in Green Bank, West Virginia, U.S. It is the operator of the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope.

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Museum details

Name
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Green Bank
State
West Virginia
IMLS Museum ID
8405400017
Coordinates
38.39236, -79.78578
What kind of museum is National Radio Astronomy Observatory?

National Radio Astronomy Observatory is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is National Radio Astronomy Observatory located?

National Radio Astronomy Observatory is located in Green Bank, West Virginia at approximately 38.39236, -79.78578. See the map above.

Does National Radio Astronomy Observatory have a website?

The IMLS record for National Radio Astronomy Observatory does not list a website.

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