Statements (150)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:aperture |
200 inches
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope |
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
various research institutions
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope gptkb:NASA gptkb:Keck_Observatory international partnerships global initiatives |
| gptkbp:community |
astronomers worldwide
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
outreach programs
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| gptkbp:completed |
1948
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| gptkbp:construction_started |
1936
1948 |
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:exoplanet
advancements in astrophysics |
| gptkbp:control_system |
computerized
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspiring art and literature
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| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Cassegrain
gptkb:George_Ellery_Hale |
| gptkbp:discovery |
gptkb:quasars
exoplanets supernovae black holes galaxy clusters discovery of quasars observations of distant galaxies studies of exoplanet atmospheres studies of the Milky Way various astronomical objects research on cosmic rays research on black holes research on the early universe observations of the Moon research on planetary atmospheres research on the expansion of the universe studies of dark matter detection of exoplanets investigations of galaxy formation monitoring of variable stars studies of solar system objects observations of gamma-ray bursts research on stellar evolution studies of gravitational waves studies of the cosmic web research on supernovae research on the formation of stars observations of asteroids studies of the lifecycle of stars observations of the Andromeda Galaxy mapping of the cosmic microwave background investigations of the Sun investigations of the interstellar medium observations of nebulae observations of the Hubble Deep Field observations of the Kuiper Belt. observations of the cosmic background radiation observations of the solar system's formation research on comets research on the structure of the Milky Way studies of star clusters studies of the Local Group of galaxies studies of the cosmic distance ladder studies of the magnetic fields of planets |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
internships
workshops outreach activities |
| gptkbp:educational_role |
training astronomers
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| gptkbp:events |
attended by notable astronomers
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
observing distant galaxies
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| gptkbp:funding |
government grants
private donations institutional support |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
upgrades and enhancements
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
optical and infrared
optical and infrared wavelengths |
| gptkbp:height |
15 meters
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-World War II era
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
enduring influence on astronomy
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced telescope design
pioneering astronomical research pioneered modern observational techniques largest telescope for 45 years |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Hale Telescope
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:significant
high |
| gptkbp:influenced |
design of future telescopes
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
previous telescopes
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| gptkbp:innovation |
adaptive optics
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| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:spectrometer
|
| gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for |
3.5 meters
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| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
gptkb:glass
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiring future generations of astronomers
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
1948
1948-01-01 |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
ongoing
upgrades regular inspections repairs |
| gptkbp:mounting_options |
gptkb:altazimuth_mount
altazimuth |
| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:George_Ellery_Hale
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| gptkbp:notable_contributor |
gptkb:cosmology
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
anniversaries celebrated
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
large aperture
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
spectra of distant galaxies
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| gptkbp:notable_galaxies |
gptkb:Cassegrain
gptkb:Palomar_Observatory |
| gptkbp:observational_programs |
various surveys
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| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Palomar_Observatory_complex
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
universities
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| gptkbp:power_source |
gptkb:electricity
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| gptkbp:primary_mirror_material |
gptkb:glass
|
| gptkbp:public_access |
limited
limited to research purposes |
| gptkbp:publication |
numerous scientific papers
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| gptkbp:research |
gptkb:spectroscopy
publicly available weather dependent over several decades |
| gptkbp:research_areas |
stellar evolution
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
gptkb:dark_matter
gptkb:cosmology exoplanets galaxy formation stellar evolution |
| gptkbp:resolution |
high resolution
0.5 arcseconds per pixel |
| gptkbp:secondary_mirror_diameter |
1.5 meters
40 inches |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
allocated to researchers
|
| gptkbp:significance |
largest telescope in the world at its completion
largest telescope in the world at the time of completion |
| gptkbp:start_date |
1948
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| gptkbp:technology |
Cassegrain design
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| gptkbp:type |
reflecting telescope
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| gptkbp:used_for |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:weight |
200 tons
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mount_Palomar_Observatory
gptkb:Carnegie_Observatories gptkb:Palomar gptkb:Palomar_Observatory |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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