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Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Mumbai, India

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, a unit of Tata Institute of Fundamantal Research, has set up a unique facility for radio astronomical research using the metrewavelengths range of the radio spectrum, known as the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).
It is located at a site about 80 km north of Pune.

GMRT consists of 30 fully steerable gigantic parabolic dishes of 45m diameter each spread over distances of upto 25 km. GMRT is one of the most challenging experimental programmes in basic sciences undertaken by Indian scientists and engineers.

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  • Title: Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope
  • Creator: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
  • Location Created: 80 km north of Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Subject Keywords: Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope, GMRT
  • Type: Photograph
  • Rights: TIFR Archives
  • Technology: Stretch Mesh Attached to Rope Trusses.
  • Ref Filename: P-2009-0000660069
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

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