Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope

The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope is one of the world's largest fully steerable radio telescopes, located in West Virginia. It stands 485 feet tall and has a dish about 100 meters in diameter, designed to listen to faint radio signals from space. Its advanced technology enables scientists to study celestial phenomena such as pulsars, galaxies, and cosmic background radiation, helping us understand the universe's origins and structure. The telescope's large size and precision allow for detailed observations across a wide range of frequencies, making it a vital tool for astronomical research.