Statements (56)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:observatory
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
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gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:1935
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gptkbp:controls |
computerized control system
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gptkbp:design |
Hale telescope design
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gptkbp:famous_for |
mapping the Milky Way
studying dark energy studying star formation studying the early universe observing exoplanets studying the expansion of the universe studying the structure of galaxies detecting gravitational waves mapping dark matter distribution studying the cosmic web studying the properties of neutron stars observing the atmospheres of exoplanets observing the distribution of galaxies observing the formation of planetary systems studying dark matter studying the chemical composition of stars studying cosmic inflation observing supernova remnants discovering quasars observing gamma-ray bursts observing the cosmic microwave background observing the effects of black holes observing the formation of galaxies observing the lifecycle of stars observing the structure of the solar system studying the dynamics of star clusters studying the evolution of stars studying the nature of cosmic rays |
gptkbp:field_of_study |
gptkb:planet
gptkb:spacecraft astrophysics planetary science stellar astronomy |
gptkbp:focus_area |
3,000 mm
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Palomar 60-inch telescope
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gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
made of glass
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gptkbp:is_used_for |
gptkb:observatory
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gptkbp:lens_type |
equatorial mount
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gptkbp:lighting |
1939
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
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gptkbp:notable_for |
variable stars
supernovae galaxies nebulae |
gptkbp:notable_models |
gptkb:Palomar_Observatory
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gptkbp:objective |
60 inches
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gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
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gptkbp:resolution |
0.5 arcseconds per pixel
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gptkbp:type |
reflecting telescope
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gptkbp:year |
1939
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