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Astronomical Observing Conditions at Xinglong Observatory from 2007 to 2014 [PDF]
Xinglong Observatory of the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC), is one of the major optical observatories in China, which hosts nine optical telescopes including the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) and the 2.16 m reflector.
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The Development of Student Conceptions of the Earth-Sun Relationship in an Inquiry-Based Curriculum [PDF]
Provides pedagogical insight concerning learners' pre-conceptions and misconceptions about the earth's rotation and the seasons The resource being annotated is: http://www.dlese.org/dds/catalog_SERC-NAGT-000-000-000-644 ...
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University
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An Observatory of Newton's? [PDF]
THERE is a tradition associated with a domed building, now covered with ivy, situate on Stamford Hill, that it was once employed as an observatory by Sir Isaac Newton. Can any of your readers give any information upon the subject? Immediately beneath the revolving dome there is a well-shaped excavation (now partially filled with water) in which is an ...
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From a computer controlled telescope to a robotic observatory: the history of the VIRT [PDF]
The Virgin Island Robotic Telescope is located at the Etelman Observatory, St Thomas, since 2002. We will present its evolution since that date with the changes we have performed in order to modify an automated instrument, needing human supervision, to a fully robotic observatory.
arxiv
Levels of inquiry: Hierarchies of pedagogical practices and inquiry processes [PDF]
Provides pedagogical insight concerning the skill of inquiry The resource being annotated is: http://www.dlese.org/dds/catalog_COSEE-1808 ...
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University
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Forging Ahead and Adapting to Change: a Review of the Initiatives of the ISPRS Student Consortium [PDF]
The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Student Consortium (ISPRS SC) is an international organization that represents a constituency of the students and the young professionals with common interests and goals within ISPRS in the ...
Cruz, Charmaine A, Reyes, Sheryl Rose C
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The various units of this observatory consist of a planetarium – which has a complex computer-controlled system – the programmes for which are varied with different degrees of astronomical information and entertainment value; observing stations with 12.5, 40, and 60–cm instruments, used for regular public observing nights, special events, and special ...
J. V. Feitzinger+4 more
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Synchrotron Radiation from Outer Space and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory [PDF]
The universe provides numerous extremely interesting astrophysical sources of synchrotron X radiation. The Chandra X-ray Observatory and other X-ray missions provide powerful probes of these and other cosmic X-ray sources. Chandra is the X-ray component of NASA's Great Observatory Program which also includes the Hubble Space telescope, the Spitzer ...
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Student Understanding of Rotational and Rolling Motion Concepts [PDF]
Provides pedagogical insight concerning learners' pre-conceptions and misconceptions about torque and rolling motion The resource being annotated is: http://www.dlese.org/dds/catalog_DLESE-000-000-006-235 ...
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University
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A Global lmmunological Observatory to meet a time of pandemics
SARS-CoV-2 presents an unprecedented international challenge, but it will not be the last such threat. Here, we argue that the world needs to be much better prepared to rapidly detect, define and defeat future pandemics.
M. Mina+7 more
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