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| − | An '''observatory''' is a building, usually placed high away from city lights and air [[pollution]], that is used primarily for | + | [[File:CFW Telescope.JPG|thumbnail|The Canada-France-Hawaii telescope atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii]] |
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| + | An '''observatory''' is a building, usually placed high away from city lights and air [[pollution]], that is used primarily as a housing for a large [[telescope]]. The building is usually dome shaped, and allows the telescope to be aimed in any direction, with a slit in the dome (which can rotate) to allow the telescope to access the sky. The slit only allows for viewing through the roof in a single direction, but the entire roof can be rotated to change the direction of view. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:28, June 17, 2016
An observatory is a building, usually placed high away from city lights and air pollution, that is used primarily as a housing for a large telescope. The building is usually dome shaped, and allows the telescope to be aimed in any direction, with a slit in the dome (which can rotate) to allow the telescope to access the sky. The slit only allows for viewing through the roof in a single direction, but the entire roof can be rotated to change the direction of view.