Jansky Antenna
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N 40° 21.911 W 074° 09.822
18T E 571004 N 4468625
Site of antenna where Karl Jansky first discovered radio waves emanating from the Milky Way.
Waymark Code: WM103K
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2006
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The original site of Jansky's antenna was determined by Lucent Technologies (the successor of Bell Telephone Laboratories) in the 1990's, a large sculpture and a plaque was place honoring the achievement.
Marker Name: Jansky Monument
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
Jansky Monument
Dedication Date: 01/01/1998
City: Holmdel
County: Monmouth
Web Link: [Web Link]
Group responsible for placement: Not listed
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