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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:aperture
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48 inches
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gptkbp:archives
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IPAC
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:European_Southern_Observatory
gptkb:Zwicky_Transient_Facility
gptkb:Palomar_Transient_Factory
gptkb:NASA
Hubble Space Telescope team
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gptkbp:community_outreach
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engages in community outreach programs.
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gptkbp:construction_started
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1948
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gptkbp:contribution
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significant contributions to astronomy
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gptkbp:control_system
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computerized control system
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gptkbp:discovery
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discovery of asteroids
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gptkbp:filter_type
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B, V, R, I filters
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gptkbp:funding
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funded by Caltech and private donations
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gptkbp:future_plans
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upgrades planned for enhanced capabilities
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gptkbp:height
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15 meters
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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one of the first large telescopes in the US
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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P48 Telescope
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gptkbp:image_processing
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advanced image processing techniques used
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gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for
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3.6 meters
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by
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various observing programs conducted
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gptkbp:is_observed_in
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best in winter months
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gptkbp:lens_type
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no
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gptkbp:lighting
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1948
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular maintenance required
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gptkbp:mounting_options
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equatorial mount
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gptkbp:notable_artists
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captured many notable astronomical images
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gptkbp:notable_galaxies
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optical telescope
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gptkbp:notable_users
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many prominent astronomers
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:Caltech
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gptkbp:powers
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220 volts AC
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gptkbp:primary_mirror_material
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gptkb:glass
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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data shared with the scientific community
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gptkbp:public_access
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limited public access
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous scientific publications based on its data
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gptkbp:research_focus
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gptkb:cosmology
exoplanets
supernovae
galaxy formation
stellar evolution
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gptkbp:resolution
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0.5 arcseconds
0.5 arcseconds per pixel
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gptkbp:secondary_mirror_material
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aluminum
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gptkbp:setting_time
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allocated by Caltech
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gptkbp:spectroscopy_capability
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yes
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gptkbp:type
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reflecting telescope
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gptkbp:used_for
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:view
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10 arcminutes
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gptkbp:weight
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approximately 20 tons
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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