observatory
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Come nightfall, the foundation also puts on a free “Look Up” stargazing program from its observatory, taking advantage of some of the darkest skies on the Eastern Seaboard.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Although the mission's main scientific goals focus on dark energy, dark matter, and planets beyond our solar system, researchers expect the observatory to support a wide range of astronomical discoveries.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
Proposals range from coordinating emergency oil releases and tracking jet fuel supplies via a new observatory to boosting clean energy in a bid to curb price volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Lindsay by this point was the director of the observatory in Armagh and invited Öpik to work with him.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The back side of the moon—the side away from earth—would be a great spot for an observatory.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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From Ascension to Zenith: Astronomy and Stargazing Terms
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