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astronomical observatory
A telescope or telescopes, their protective enclosures (if any), support and headquarters buildings, and the staff of astronomers, engineers, technicians, and other support personnel. The telescopes can be optical or infrared (reflecting or refracting) inside a corotating dome, or radio dishes without enclosures.
- Μέρος του λόγου: noun
- Κλάδος/Τομέας: Επιστήμη
- Category: Γενική επιστήμη
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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