Green Bank Telescope (GBT)

The Green Bank Telescope (GBT) is a large radio telescope located in West Virginia, designed to detect radio waves emitted by celestial objects like stars, galaxies, and quasars. With a dish measuring 100 meters across, it can pick up faint signals from deep space, helping scientists study the universe’s structure, formation, and the behaviors of cosmic phenomena. Its advanced technology allows for precise observations without the need for a traditional enclosure, enabling it to track objects across the sky effectively. The GBT plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the universe through radio astronomy.