#Observatories

[g-h-o-s-t-2000]

the infinite desires

[mapsontheweb]

Global astronomical observatories, types in colors and size representing the elevation they are situated at.

by Spatiomaps

[leon-production]

World's observatories.

[nyandreasphotography]

On the Edge at Hudson Yards, Manhattan - New York City by Andreas Komodromos

[lindahall]

George Ritchey – Scientist of the Day

George Willis Ritchey, an American optician, telescope designer, and self-taught astronomer, was born Dec. 31, 1864. 

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[rollie-rolerson]

Silly sketches #002

[lickmystamp]

US postage stamp, 2000 “Probing the Vastness of Space" Scott #3409

Issued: July 10, 2000 - Anaheim, CA Quantity: 1,695,000 Designer: n/a Printed By: American Packaging Corporation (Photogravure)

The six international-rate stamps on this souvenir sheet recognize the important role observatories and telescopes play in the American space program.

[afrotumble]

📷 viator.com

[g-h-o-s-t-2000]

the traveling smiles

[leadvalets]

Discovering Our Planetary System - An Introduction To Astronomy For Beginners

Discovering Our Planetary System – An Introduction To Astronomy For Beginners Description Astronomy, the research of the celestial objects, has always captivated humanity. Our world, with its grandeur and enigma, triggers questions that transcend our daily experiences. Astronomy, the research of the heavenly bodies, has constantly attracted humanity. Our world, with its grandeur and also…

[bintkhalil]

Siding Denver A large, minimalistic brown, three-story home with mixed siding exterior and a clipped gable roof is an example.

[nyandreasphotography]

Sunset on the Edge at Hudson Yards - New York City by Andreas Komodromos

[spacewonder19]

Rho Ophiuchi region © Webb+Chandra

[tricksterontheweb]

Digitized plates of solar eclipses from the United States Naval Observatory Library & Archives

Locations and years of eclipses:

Pinehurst, North Carolina. May 28, 1900

Limerick, Maine. August 31, 1932

Iloilo, The Philippines. May 9, 1929

Guelma, Algeria. August 30, 1905

Fort De Kock, Sumatra. May 17, 1901

Barnesville, Georgia. May 28, 1900

[detailedart]

Clearest picture of Jupiter, from Earth. Isn't she beautiful? Actually hundreds of photos taken by the Gemini North Telescope in Hawaii, compiled to produce the infrared snap in order to see beyond Jupiter’s hazy atmosphere.