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Green Bank in the region of West Virginia with its 143 inhabitants is a place in United States - some 154 mi or ( 248 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Green Bank is now 09:18 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Frost, Cumberland, Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Salem. Since you are here already, consider visiting Frost . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Green Bank ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Green Bank Star Quest 2009
The latest and BEST Green Bank Star Quest yet. Tried to get as many attendees as possible in this so don't take your eyes off, it moves fast. SEE IF YOU CAN FIND YOURSELF. Until next year. ..
DEER CREEK FARM - WV's Premier Country Estate
DEER CREEK FARM is an outstanding 1780 acre multipurpose recreational farm property located in picturesque Arbovale offering a 3300' FAA approved runway, sweeping fields, breathtaking long range views ..
2012-Nida Lithuania
Nida is on the Coronian Spit in Lithuania and very near to Kalingrad in Russia ..
Real Estate For Sale Green Bank, WV $349900
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Interesting facts about this location
Green Bank Interferometer
The Green Bank Interferometer (GBI) is a former radio astronomy telescope located at Green Bank, West Virginia and operated by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). It included three radio telescopes of 85-foot (26m) diameter, designated 85-1, 85-3, and 85-2 (85-1 is also known as the Tatel Telescope). The GBI began operation in 1964 as a two element interferometer in order to test large aperture synthesis arrays and study radio astrometry and interstellar scintillation.
Located at 38.43 -79.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Green Bank Telescope
The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT) is the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope. It is part of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) site at Green Bank, West Virginia, USA. The telescope honors the name of the late Senator Robert C. Byrd. The GBT operates at meter to millimeter wavelengths.
Located at 38.43 -79.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Karl Guthe Jansky
Karl Guthe Jansky (October 22, 1905 – February 14, 1950) was an American physicist and radio engineer who in August 1931 first discovered radio waves emanating from the Milky Way. He is considered one of the founding figures of radio astronomy.
Located at 38.43 -79.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Elleber Ridge
Elleber Ridge is the name of a ridge in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia and it is also the name of the mountain's summit, Elleber Knob (4,595 ft). It is located in the eastern portion of Pocahontas County near the Virginia state line. The ridge and summit are located entirely in the Monongahela National Forest. Rattlesnake Trail runs from the base of the mountain to Elleber Knob. The summit is also accessible via Elleber Sods Road, which is maintained by the National Forest.
Located at 38.43 -79.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Battle of Camp Allegheny
The Battle of Camp Allegheny, also known as the Battle of Allegheny Mountain, took place on December 13, 1861, in Pocahontas County, Virginia as part of the Operations in Western Virginia Campaign during the American Civil War. In December, Confederate forces under Col. Edward Johnson occupied the summit of Allegheny Mountain to defend the Staunton-Parkersburg Pike. A Union force under Brig. Gen. Robert H. Milroy attacked Johnson at sunrise on December 13.
Located at 38.47 -79.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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