Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Palomar
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:European_Southern_Observatory
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology gptkb:Palomar_Transient_Factory gptkb:NASA gptkb:Sloan_Digital_Sky_Survey |
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
numerous astronomical objects
|
| gptkbp:focus_area |
3.5 meters
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Palomar 2.5-meter telescope
|
| gptkbp:image |
Hubble Space Telescope image
|
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
Hubble Space Telescope mirror
|
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
gptkb:observatory
|
| gptkbp:lens_type |
equatorial mount
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
1948
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:quasars
exoplanets supernovae galaxies star clusters |
| gptkbp:objective |
2.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
dedication ceremony
engagement with local communities partnership with universities impact on public understanding of science celebration of 50th anniversary collaboration with international observatories contribution to the field of astrophysics support for student research projects outreach to K-12 education installation of new instruments hosting of scientific conferences celebration of scientific achievements development of new imaging techniques hosting of public star parties collaboration with amateur astronomers advancement of telescope technology collaboration on gravitational wave detection completion of new dome first light ceremony introduction of CCD technology introduction of adaptive optics involvement in dark energy research involvement in international collaborations launch of public outreach programs participation in major astronomical surveys recognition in popular media support for open access to data upgrade in 1980s development of online resources for astronomy education contribution to cosmic microwave background studies |
| gptkbp:type |
reflecting telescope
|