Holmdel Horn Antenna NJ
Motorcyclist Map
Places Filter: Oddities, Historic
View In Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NnDynrq4i5gfGH426
Description: The Holmdel Horn Antenna, located in Holmdel Township, New Jersey, is a significant historical landmark in the field of radio astronomy and telecommunications. Built in 1959 by Bell Telephone Laboratories, the antenna was originally designed for satellite communication experiments. However, it gained worldwide recognition in 1964 when scientists Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson used it to detect the cosmic microwave background radiation, providing crucial evidence for the Big Bang theory. This groundbreaking discovery earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1978. Today, the Holmdel Horn Antenna stands as a testament to scientific innovation and discovery, symbolizing a pivotal moment in our understanding of the universe.