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Chuck Bryant

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Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

And I think that was in 1965 when they built most of this stuff, those big, tall towers in 88.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

The 300 foot telescope collapsed.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

The 140 foot said, ha ha.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

But then it was replaced by the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope in 2001, which still stands today.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

And not only stands, but it's like it is the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world with, get this, a 2.3-acre dish and almost 500 feet, 485 feet, which is 2,116 Big Macs.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

Is it?

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

That's all for you, my friend.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

A what?

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

Remind me.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

Well, I think it's great.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

And it sure beats the heck out of cherry on top.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

All right.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

The lanyap on top.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

Oh, okay.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

And I'm sorry for everyone who's Alexa I just triggered.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

Alexa, Alexa.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

Yeah, well, we were work pals.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

All right.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

So within that 13,000 square mile rectangle, the National Radio Quiet Zone, you cannot.

Stuff You Should Know
Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

And this is where the restrictions begin.