Properties (102)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
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| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
gptkb:NOAA
NASA USGS various universities |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
educational programs
workshops lectures public tours |
| gptkbp:coordinates |
38.9211° N, 77.0670° W
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| gptkbp:director |
Mark_A._Showalter
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| gptkbp:focus_area |
astronomy
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| gptkbp:founded |
1830
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| gptkbp:function |
navigation
astronomy timekeeping |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first observatory established by the U.S. government
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
U.S. Naval Observatory
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:International_Earth_Rotation_and_Reference_Systems_Service
educational initiatives public outreach programs advancements in observational techniques Time Zone Database collaboration with universities development of educational resources research in astrophysics research on gravitational waves collaboration with government agencies development of astronomical instruments collaboration with international space agencies research in gravitational waves support for educational institutions support for space missions research on cosmic microwave background research in planetary science collaboration with international observatories studies of dark matter contributions to celestial mechanics support for scientific publications advancements in radio astronomy development of timekeeping standards hosting of scientific conferences research in exoplanet studies contributions to the field of geodesy hosting of public lectures Naval Observatory's role in GPS advancements in astrometry advancements in timekeeping technology contribution to astronomical catalogs contribution to lunar mapping contribution to lunar missions contributions to solar system exploration development of astronomical databases development of outreach materials development of public engagement programs development of the astronomical almanac establishment of the time service historical role in naval navigation hosting of summer internships involvement in GPS development involvement in satellite navigation systems launch of the first satellite participation in scientific collaborations research in cosmic microwave background research in stellar dynamics support for astronomical research support for climate studies support for international scientific initiatives support for international timekeeping standards collaboration_with_NASA support_for_Mars_missions |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Great Equatorial Telescope
Astrograph Naval_Observatory_Flagstaff_Station Time_Service_Department |
| gptkbp:notableFor |
astrometry
timekeeping geodesy |
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Charles_A._Young
gptkb:William_H._Pickering gptkb:William_H._Wright gptkb:Benjamin_A._Gould gptkb:Robert_H._Goddard gptkb:John_W._Campbell gptkb:David_P._Todd gptkb:John_C._Adams gptkb:Frank_J._Malina |
| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:Naval_Research_Laboratory
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| gptkbp:research_areas |
celestial mechanics
exoplanets planetary atmospheres stellar dynamics solar system dynamics |
| gptkbp:services |
planetary science
navigation support satellite tracking astronomical data time services |
| gptkbp:type |
scientific research facility
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| gptkbp:website |
www.usno.navy.mil
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