Bell Labs Horn Antenna
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mapwom
N 40° 23.449 W 074° 11.075
18T E 569205 N 4471454
Horn Antenna used to measure the background radiation of the universe.
Waymark Code: WM103T
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2006
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This is the actual antenna used to measure the background radiation of the universe (3dB above zero).
Scientific thorey indicates this is the left over radiation from a "Big Bang" that created the universe a ga-zillion years ago.
This IS listed as national historic site
Marker Name: Background radiation horn antenna
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
Background radiation horn antenna
Dedication Date: 01/01/1989
City: Holmdel
County: Monmouth
Group responsible for placement: Not listed
Web Link: Not listed
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