Holmdel in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Radio Astronomy
By R. C.
1. Radio Astronomy Marker
Near this site in 1932, Bell Labs. scientist Karl Jansky first discovered radio waves coming from outer space, thus beginning the science of radio astronomy.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Communications • Science & Medicine.
Location. 40° 22.312′ N, 74° 9.585′ W. Marker is in Holmdel, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is on Crawford Corners Road near Seven Oaks Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Holmdel NJ 07733, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Karl Jansky Radio Astronomy Monument (approx. half a mile away); British Retreat Route (approx. 2.9 miles away); Middletown Village (approx. 2.9 miles away); Geraldine Morgan Thompson (1872-1967) (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named Middletown Village (approx. 3.2 miles away); a different marker also named British Retreat Route (approx.
By R. C.
2. Radio Astronomy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2009, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,146 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2009, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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