Palomar 48-inch telescope

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Palomar
gptkbp:constructed_in 1936
gptkbp:design Hale telescope design
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Educational_Institution
Hubble's Law
mapping the Milky Way
discovery of quasars
observing the Andromeda Galaxy
observing star clusters
pioneering gravitational wave astronomy
participating in international collaborations
monitoring variable stars
studying dark matter
exploring the solar system
advancing telescope technology
collaborating with other observatories
conducting photometry
conducting spectroscopy
contributing to scientific publications
developing new observational techniques
enhancing data analysis methods
hosting public outreach events
improving image processing techniques
investigating black holes
pioneering high-energy astrophysics
pioneering infrared astronomy
pioneering multi-wavelength astronomy
pioneering optical astronomy
pioneering radio astronomy
pioneering space-based astronomy
pioneering survey astronomy
pioneering time-domain astronomy
searching for near-Earth objects
studying cosmic microwave background radiation
studying gamma-ray bursts
supporting amateur astronomers
gptkbp:field_of_study astrophysics
gptkbp:focus_area f/3.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Palomar 48-inch telescope
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:museum
CCD cameras
spectrographs
gptkbp:is_reflected_in 48-inch
6-inch
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:lens_type equatorial mount
gptkbp:lighting 1948
gptkbp:location gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
gptkbp:notable_for supernovae
asteroids
comets
gptkbp:notable_models gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
gptkbp:objective 48 inches
gptkbp:operator gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:spacecraft
exoplanets
galaxy formation
stellar evolution
gptkbp:resolution 0.5 arcseconds per pixel
gptkbp:type reflecting telescope
gptkbp:year 1948