Where Can I Find Major Planetary Observatories?

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The discussion revolves around the sharing of links to major planetary observatories and related resources, including data, tools, and insights into the challenges of initiating observational projects. Participants express appreciation for the shared content and reflect on the emotional impact of astronomical imagery.

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  • Exploratory, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a link to a page listing major observatories, highlighting the extensive data and tools available.
  • Another participant contributes a link to an article about the Hubble Space Telescope, suggesting it may be of interest to others.
  • A third participant expresses gratitude for the shared Hubble link, indicating a positive reception of the content.
  • One participant reflects on the emotional experience evoked by the combination of music and astronomical images, emphasizing the awe of the universe.

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Participants generally agree on the value of the shared links and express appreciation for the content, but there is no formal resolution or consensus on any specific topic within the discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not delve into specific technical details or challenges related to the observatories themselves, nor does it address the complexities of the politics involved in initiating observational projects.

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Individuals interested in astronomy, planetary observatories, and the emotional impact of astronomical imagery may find this discussion useful.

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i found this page of major observatories,if anyone is
interested just follow the links, there is a fantastic
amount of data and tools, its all here.


http://www.astro.unibas.ch/~parodi/observatories.html
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ever wondered how difficult it is to get a project
of the ground? take a look at some of the politics
involved, and i thought you just had to nip down
to the observatory and point it in the right
direction



http://planning.ucsc.edu/ebc/07-25.transformation.html

http://www.stsci.edu/spd/tac-review-report.pdf
 
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Hope you don't mind my placing a link in your thread...

I was sent this link via email and thought someone might enjoy it.


http://wires.news.com.au/special/mm/030811-hubble.htm
 
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Originally posted by BoulderHead
I was sent this link via email and thought someone might enjoy it.


http://wires.news.com.au/special/mm/030811-hubble.htm

Yep!..pretty amazing, thanks!
 
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ranyart,
Thanks for saying as much. The music, combined with the images, gives me a feeling I cannot put into words.

This amazing universe, incredible and fantastic!
 

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