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PERU: PROTECTING MACHU PICCHU FROM TOO MANY TOURISTS
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Abraham Lama* (Tierramrica)
Inter Press Service English News Wire
05-12-2005
LIMA, May 11, 2005 (IPS/GIN) -- The Peruvian government has a
new conservation plan in the works for its most important
archaeological attraction: the Inca city of Machu Picchu, under
threat from the excessive flow of tourists through its ruins. But
local tourism operators oppose any effort to reduce the number of
visits to the site.
Built at the end of the 14th century, Machu Picchu is the most
extraordinary construction of the Inca Empire, which extended
across the territory that today is Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile
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ATLAS ROCKET SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES ITALIAN SPACE AGENCY ASTRONOMY SATELLITE
PR Newswire
; ...PRNewswire/ -- A Lockheed Martin Atlas I rocket, designated AC-78, successfully...was the 23rd consecutive successful Atlas launch from Cape Canaveral and the 100th Atlas/Centaur mission. SAX (X-ray Astronomy Satellite) was developed by the...
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General Dynamics signs contract with Italian space agency for Atlas Launch Services. (Agenzia Spaciale Italiana)
PR Newswire
; ...WITH ITALIAN SPACE AGENCY FOR ATLAS LAUNCH SERVICES ROME, Aug...Italiana (ASI) to provide Atlas launch services for the x-ray astronomy satellite in 1994. Participating...Station, Fla. The x-ray astronomy satellite is a major scientific...
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GD signs Atlas contract with ASI. (General Dynamics, Agenzia Spaciale Italiana)
Newspaper article from: Defense Daily
; GD SIGNS ATLAS CONTRACT WITH ASI. General Dynamics (GD) Commercial Launch Services Inc. signed a contract Friday with Agenzia Spaciale Italiana (ASI) to provide Atlas I launch services for the X-ray astronomy satellite in 1994, GD announced Friday.
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New Magazine for Beginning Stargazers Makes Astronomy Fun and Easy! Night Sky magazine debuts in Spring 2004.
PR Newswire
; ...experience writing about astronomy. David Levy, known worldwide...But if you're new to astronomy," she adds, "the magazines...as well as books, star atlases, posters, prints, globes, and other fine astronomy products. Contact: Kerri...
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Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide.(atlas by Martin Rees)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
Magazine article from: Science News
; ...This oversized, illustrated atlas is a seemingly complete reference guide to the universe and astronomy. Richly detailed with full...first gives an overview of astronomy, including helpful definitions...book will be a must-have for astronomy buffs, yet its clear presentation...
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Guildsoft announces release of Starry Night Version 4.x; New versions of Space.com`s award-winning astronomy software.
M2 Presswire
; ...Space.com`s award-winning astronomy software(C)1994-2003...separate multimedia CD-ROM "Atlas of the Sky" which contains...Internet for additional online astronomy resources. Key Features in...designed for the experienced astronomy enthusiast. Like Backyard...
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Book sale thanks its lucky stars for celestial atlas gift
Newspaper article from: Evening News - Scotland
; ...to discover an 1822 celestial atlas compiled by Scottish amateur...among the volumes donated. The atlas, made up of 30 colour plates...before Mr Jamieson published his atlas, but most were produced as...the beginning of professional astronomy." Organisers will not name...
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Lockheed Martin. (launched X-ray Astronomy Satellite)
Newspaper article from: Defense Daily
; Lockheed Martin successfully launched the X-ray Astronomy Satellite Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Fla., aboard an Atlas I rocket, the company said. The SAX satellite is a joint venture between the Italian and Dutch Space Agencies.
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ATLAS I SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES NAVY COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE
PR Newswire
; ...PRNewswire/ -- A General Dynamics Atlas I rocket successfully launched...It was the third successful Atlas launch this year, the 510th Atlas launch overall and the 86th...options for NASA and the X-ray Astronomy Satellite for the Italian Space...
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ATLAS I SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES NASA/NOAA WEATHER SATELLITE
PR Newswire
; ...PRNewswire/ -- A General Dynamics Atlas I rocket successfully launched...earlier today. It was the 513th Atlas launch overall; the Centaur upper stage for Atlas has flown 81 times. "Our...launches for NASA and the X-ray Astronomy Satellite for the Italian...
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