The United States Naval Observatory
GPTKB entity
Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
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| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:conducts_research_on |
Celestial mechanics
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| gptkbp:coordinates |
Celestial navigation
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| gptkbp:founded |
1830
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| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
gptkb:astronomy
Star cataloging Exoplanet research Solar system dynamics Astrophysical phenomena. Galactic studies |
| gptkbp:has_a_public_observatory |
Public Observatory at Flagstaff
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| gptkbp:has_a_telescope |
30-inch telescope
40-inch telescope 61-inch telescope |
| gptkbp:has_history |
Astrophysics research
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| gptkbp:has_mission |
Support naval operations
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| gptkbp:has_partnerships_with |
Academic institutions
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| gptkbp:has_research_focus |
Planetary science
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| gptkbp:has_role |
Time synchronization
Scientific conferences Global positioning systems Space weather monitoring Public education in astronomy |
| gptkbp:hosts |
Public outreach programs
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The United States Naval Observatory
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| gptkbp:is_a_center_for |
Astronomical education
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| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:International_Astronomical_Union
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| gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
Astronomers worldwide
|
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
Astronomical software tools
Astronomical coordinates |
| gptkbp:is_equipped_with |
High-precision instruments
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
Geodesy
Research grants Astrobiology research Astrophysical simulations Satellite tracking Astrobiological studies Lunar research |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Precision timekeeping
Innovative research techniques Public lectures on astronomy Historical astronomical observations Astrometric measurements Innovative telescope designs |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:U._S._Department_of_the_Navy
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| gptkbp:leadership |
Time and frequency standards
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| gptkbp:library |
Naval Observatory Library
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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| gptkbp:notable_contributor |
Scientific publications
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
Timekeeping
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| gptkbp:offers |
Internships
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| gptkbp:operates |
Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station
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| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:International_collaborations
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| gptkbp:provides |
Astronomical data
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| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
GPS systems
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| gptkbp:provides_support_for |
Space missions
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| gptkbp:publishes |
gptkb:Astronomical_Almanac
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| gptkbp:responsible_for |
U. S. Naval time
U. S. standard time |
| gptkbp:services_provided |
gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Defense
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| gptkbp:type |
Scientific research facility
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Massachusetts_Avenue_NW
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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