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An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial and/or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geology, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed.
The term is usually applied to astronomical observatories that have one or more large telescopes. Optical telescopes have been built at higher altitudes to avoid atmospheric interference. The Hubble Space Telescope is an orbital observatory launched in 1990.
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What is a synonym for astronomical observatories?
observetories
Why are astronomical observatories usually located on a mountain top?
The observatories are located in mountains and highlands because those are the highest points on Earth. Scientists can see celestial objects more in focus when the telescopes are closer to the objects, in this case, higher up in elevation.
Is NASA a observatory?
NASA is a very big organisation it also have several observatories which monitor the stars and planets.
Who believed to build the first chain of astronomical observatories in the world?
The Mayans had, apparently, been expert astronomers, but the first chain of astronomical observatories would be the Muslims in the 9th century. However, Stonehenge is, apparently according to a concept, an observation centre built by the prehistoric people who inhabited Europe.
How do space observatories work?
they have multiple lenses that focuses on a small space object millions of miles away with great precision.
Are there European observatories?
Yes, there are many observatories all around Europe.
Most optical telescopes used by professional astronomers are in?
Observatories
Is atronomical observatories a noun?
I take that you are asking 'astronomical observatories'. 'Observatory' is a noun, observatories is the plural form. Astronomical is simple a modifier (adjective, in this case.)
What has the author Siegfried Marx written?
Siegfried Marx has written: 'Sternwarten der Welt' -- subject(s): Astronomical observatories 'Observatories of the world' -- subject(s): Astronomical observatories
Which mount is usually found in professional observatories?
Alt-azimuth is the mount ussually found in professional observatories.
Did the Aztecs build observatories?
yes
How many observatories are there in the world?
328
What is a synonym for astronomical observatories?
observetories
What building has one or more telescopes?
observatories
Are most observatories located in the mountains?
mountains
What has the author Roger Hutchins written?
Roger Hutchins has written: 'British university observatories, 1772-1939' -- subject(s): Astronomical observatories, History
Was was the incas architecture?
stone like buildings an observatories
