Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Palomar
|
| gptkbp:accessibility |
public access
|
| gptkbp:analysis |
advanced data analysis methods
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Hale_Telescope
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:NASA
collaborations with universities various astronomical surveys joint research initiatives with other observatories |
| gptkbp:collection |
photometric data
|
| gptkbp:collects |
digital imaging
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| gptkbp:community |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
engagement with local communities
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
inspired future generations of astronomers
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
supernova studies
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| gptkbp:decommissioned |
gptkb:2000
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| gptkbp:design |
Cassegrain design
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
outreach programs for schools
|
| gptkbp:equipment |
various astronomical instruments
|
| gptkbp:focus_area |
2.4 meters
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
wide range of wavelengths
|
| gptkbp:has_programs |
astronomical imaging software
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important in the development of modern astronomy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Palomar 18-inch telescope
|
| gptkbp:impact |
contributed to major discoveries in astronomy
|
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
gptkb:observatory
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influential in amateur astronomy
|
| gptkbp:lens_type |
equatorial mount
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
1948
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular maintenance required
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
comet observations
|
| gptkbp:notable_models |
gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
|
| gptkbp:notable_users |
professional astronomers
|
| gptkbp:objective |
18 inches
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Palomar_Observatory_complex
|
| gptkbp:publishes |
numerous peer-reviewed papers
significant contributions to astronomical literature |
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
grants and donations
|
| gptkbp:research |
over 50 years of operation
various imaging techniques |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
stellar astrophysics
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
high resolution
0.5 arcseconds per pixel |
| gptkbp:setting |
allocated to researchers
|
| gptkbp:specifies |
detailed technical documentation available
|
| gptkbp:technology |
optical technology
|
| gptkbp:type |
reflecting telescope
|
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
30 arcminutes
|
| gptkbp:weight |
approximately 1,500 pounds
|