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list of astronomical observatories and telescopes
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Astronomical observatories are structures containing telescopes and auxiliary instruments with which to observe celestial objects. Telescopes provide a means of collecting and analyzing radiation from celestial objects, even those in the far reaches of the universe. This is a list of astronomical observatories and telescopes ordered alphabetically by location. (See also astronomy; radio and radar astronomy; radio telescope; space exploration.)