The phrase
"great observatory" refers to a special place or facility that is used to study and explore the universe. It is usually a large and advanced scientific center equipped with powerful telescopes and other tools to investigate stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial objects.
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«great»
«observatory»
Sentences with «great observatory»
- This image shows the position of the most distant galaxy discovered so far within a deep sky Hubble Space Telescope survey called GOODS North (Great Observatories Origins Deep Survey North). (sciencedaily.com)
- «While at the Institute, Kathy led the JWST Mission Office through some very turbulent times, and as Acting Deputy Director advocated establishing collaborative partnerships, focused especially on other Great Observatory institutions,» Dr. Mountain said. (hubblesite.org)
- Dr. Frank Summers of the Space Telescope Science Institute will share the trials and triumphs of NASA's first Great Observatory, and display a compendium of some of the greatest imagery the Universe has ever known. (hubble25th.org)
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