National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 85-Foot Radio Telescope

NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY 85-Foot Radio Telescope Green Bank, West Virginia Dedicated in 1958, the 85-foot Howard E. Tatel telescope is the oldest antenna in use. Originally used for single-dish as- tronomy, this telescope is now one of the primary instru- ments used in the interferometer system. 41135257 Photo by Wesley A. Sizemore Copyright 1987 by NRAO/AUI