Tag: Observatories
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Space.com’s Week in Space: Which NASA Observatory Just Finished Its First Sky Map?
Intro: A Weekly Space Puzzle You Can’t Miss Every week, Space.com delights readers with a headline-packed look at space discoveries, launches, and curiosities from the far reaches of the cosmos. The site’s popular weekly crossword quiz adds an extra layer of fun, inviting readers to test their knowledge while staying up to date with the…
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Space.com’s Week of Dec 22, 2025: The Crossword Challenge—Which NASA Observatory Just Finished Its First Sky Map?
Overview: A Space-themed Puzzle to Kick Off Your Week Space.com delivers a weekly brain teaser that combines the thrill of discovery with the joy of learning about space science. Each crossword is designed to test your knowledge of recent missions, breakthroughs, and the quirky trivia that surrounds humanity’s exploration of the cosmos. For the week…
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Stellar Streaks and Satellite Trails: A Green Night Sky at Mauna Kea’s Gemini North
Introduction: A Green Night Sky Above a World-Class Observatory On the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii, home to the Gemini North Observatory, a scientist’s dream becomes a photographer’s canvas. The night sky above this high-altitude site often offers a rare clarity, and when the stars align with long-exposure timing, the scene can transform into…
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Moon Over the Andes: A Gibbous Glimmer in Chile’s Atacama Desert
Moon Over the Atacama: A Night Sky Moment When the gibbous moon climbs high above the rugged ridge, it casts a silver halo across the desert’s pale sands and distant observatory domes. This striking celestial sight, captured on a clear November night, is a reminder of the Atacama Desert’s unique role in modern astronomy. The…
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Woomera and Andamooka Observatories Join Forces for Stargazing Trail
Introduction to the Woomera and Andamooka Observatories Collaboration In an exciting development for astronomy enthusiasts, the Woomera Baker Observatory and the Andamooka Observatory have joined forces to create a remarkable outback stargazing trail. This collaboration aims to provide visitors with an unparalleled experience of the star-studded Australian skies, showcasing the wonders of the universe. Background…