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Also known as Virgo interferometer

gravitational waves detector

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Virgo is an active facility established in 1993. It is also known by the alias Virgo interferometer. The organization is located in Cascina, Italy.

The facility had its official opening in 2003. It is classified as a facility type.

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Research organization · ROR

Type
Facility
Founded
1993
Location
Cascina, Italy
Also known as
Virgo interferometer
Status
Active

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Official website

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Wikidata facts

Named after
Virgo Cluster
Country
Italy
Official website
www.virgo-gw.eu
Image
Virgo aerial view 01.jpg
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Commons category
VIRGO
inception
1993-00-00
date of official opening
2003-00-00
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