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STK: A new CCD camera at the University Observatory Jena [PDF]
, 2010 The Schmidt-Teleskop-Kamera (STK) is a new CCD-imager, which is operated since begin of 2009 at the University Observatory Jena. This article describes the main characteristics of the new camera. The properties of the STK detector, the astrometry and image quality of the STK, as well as its detection limits at the 0.9m telescope of the University ...
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Growing Pebbles and Conceptual Prisms - Understanding The Source of Student Misconceptions About Rock Formation [PDF]
, 2007 Provides pedagogical insight concerning learners' pre-conceptions and misconceptions about the rock cycle The resource being annotated is: http://www.dlese.org/dds/catalog_NASA-Edmall-535 ...
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University
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Comparisons of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) X CO 2 measurements with TCCON
, 2016 NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) has been measuring carbon dioxide column-averaged dry-air mole fraction, X_(CO_2), in the Earth's atmosphere for over 2 years.
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, 2011 Introduction: Planning to take a vacation soon? Visit Phobos! Small and cozy, Phobos orbits the fourth planet from the Sun in less than eight hours. From your observation deck on Phobos, you will have a superb view of Mars. You will see its mountains,
McDonald Observatory +1 more
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Recent results from the Pierre Auger Observatory [PDF]
arXiv, 2015 The results obtained after the first decade of operation of the Pierre Auger Observatory are reviewed.
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, 2005 Introduction: Students discover the properties of black holes based on their understanding of gravity and velocity. They also analyze astronomical images from the Hubble Space Telescope and Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
Mcdonald Observatory +1 more
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Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory (ASO-S): an overview
Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 2019 The Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory (ASO-S) is a mission proposed for the 25th solar maximum by the Chinese solar community. The scientific objectives are to study the relationships between the solar magnetic field, solar flares and coronal mass ...
W. Gan +39 more
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The founding of Arcetri Observatory in Florence [PDF]
Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, 23(3), 553-581
(2020), 2020 The first idea of establishing a public astronomical observatory in Florence, Capital of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, dates to the mid of the 18th century. Initially, the use of a low building on a high ground was proposed, and the hill of Arcetri suggested as a proper location.
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, 2008 Introduction: Sunspots are some of the most notable features of the Sun. Use a telescope to track the changes in position and shape of sunspots over time.
McDonald Observatory +1 more
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