observatory
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Astronomers believe hundreds of faint galaxies may still be hiding around our galaxy, and the observatory could finally bring many of them into view.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
By repeatedly photographing large areas of the Southern Hemisphere sky, the observatory will build an extraordinarily wide-ranging time-lapse record of the universe.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
UC San Diego helped establish the observatory, and Brian Keating, a Distinguished Professor of Physics at the university, serves as its principal investigator.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
He doesn't know who chose him for the honour - but his PhD supervisor, and a former astronomer from the observatory nominated him.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
"Inside was a fine new lens for the observatory, from Myr by the look of it. The lenscrafters of Myr are without equal."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Equipped with an enormous 39-meter mirror and advanced scientific instruments, the telescope will give astronomers the ability to detect smaller exomoons that are currently beyond the reach of existing observatories.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
Several other major astronomical observatories are located in this coastal region, and some also suspended operations while the storm passed.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
Future observatories could make these elusive structures much easier to find.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
Boddington said the pub, which is in a dark sky reserve, is believed to be one of just a handful in England with their own observatories.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
By using the wealth of skills and expertise gathered at the different volcano observatories, teams of experts work together to keep watch and send warning when a dormant volcano is about to become active.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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