GroundBIRD
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GroundBIRD is an experiment to observe the cosmic microwave background at 145 and 220GHz. It aims to observe the B-mode polarisation signal from inflation in the early universe. It is located at Teide Observatory, on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
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Part of | Teide Observatory |
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Location(s) | Tenerife, Atlantic Ocean, international waters |
Coordinates | 28°18′02″N 16°30′37″W |
Altitude | 2,400 m (7,900 ft) |
Wavelength | 145, 220 GHz (2.07, 1.36 mm) |
Telescope style | cosmic microwave background experiment radio telescope |
Diameter | 30 cm (1 ft 0 in) |
Angular resolution | 0.5 degree, 0.3 degree |
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