Big Ear Radio Observatory Site
An unusual and extremely large antenna consisting of a 500-foot-long flat array, built on the ground, and two vertical reflectors on either end. Built by Ohio State University, it became the first dedicated SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) facility in 1973, and recorded the "WOW" signal that further provoked interest in the SETI project. It was dismantled in 1998 to make way for a golf course.
Visitation:
This antenna has recently been removed and a golf course built on the site.
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Columbus
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Archive ID#:
5791
