observatory
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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
The commission said last week it would establish a "fuel observatory" to track EU production, imports, exports and stock levels of transport fuels.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
One of the biggest setbacks came in 2022, when the Contras wildfire disrupted power and internet service at the observatory for months.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
"Friends and associates recall that he loved the outdoors, driving tractors, and doing repairs and other construction work on his house, where he also kept a small observatory with several telescopes."
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
It took a long time to get the instruments to Benatky, and the castle had to be adapted to make a suitable observatory.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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