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astronomical observation
Observation of phenomena occurring in the celestial sphere.


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planetarium
Structure where a projector is used to simulate the movement of the celestial bodies on a dome representing half of the celestial sphere.


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celestial coordinate system
Imaginary horizontal and vertical lines used to describe the position of an object on the celestial sphere.


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radio telescope
Instrument used to capture, concentrate and analyze radio waves emanating from a celestial body or a region of the celestial sphere.


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Hubble space telescope
Telescope placed in orbit above Earth’s atmosphere (600 km), making it possible to observe the universe as never before.


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refracting telescope
Optical instrument that uses an objective lens to observe celestial bodies.


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reflecting telescope
Optical instrument that uses an objective mirror to observe celestial bodies.


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astronomical observatory
Building specially designed to house a large telescope.