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virtual observatory
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
virtual observatory a collection of integrated astronomical data archives and software tools that utilize computer networks to create an environment in which research can be conducted. Several countries have initiated national virtual observatory programs that will combine existing databases from ground-based and orbiting observatories and make them easily accessible to researchers. As a result, data from all the world's major observatories will be available to all users and to the public. This is significant not only because of the immense volume of astronomical data but also because th...
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observatory
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
... observatories. Development of the Astronomical
Observatory
Early civilizations, such as those of ... declination of a star. The last great
observatory
of the pretelescopic era was built by ... the ground, the ideal location for an
observatory
is beyond the earth's atmosphere. Since ... emphasis on space-based ...
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European Southern Observatory
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
... desert, Chile. The older
observatory
, inaugurated in 1969 ... Germany. The second
observatory
, initiated in 1988 and ... 640 ft (2,635 m). The
observatory
is the home of the Very ... combination produces a
virtual
telescope image equivalent ... other programs of the
observatory
is the completion ...
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Mining the digital skies.(role of virtual observatories in future of astronomy)
The Economist (US); 6/3/2000; 1149 words
; ... 60m to set up a national
virtual
observatory
(NVO) as a key part of its ... observing time succeed. A
virtual
observatory
would also prevent unnecessary ... ASTROVIRTEL, the European
virtual
observatory
, will be the first to open ...
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Virtual Astronomy: The Universe on the Internet.(Online astronomy virtual observatory)(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)
Online; 9/1/2001; Krumenaker, Larry; 2518 words
; ... future, the Net could house a
virtual
observatory
where the terabytes of data ... France) easily on the Web. THE
VIRTUAL
OBSERVATORY
The advent of CCD detectors ...
observatory
. The National
Virtual
Observatory
(NVO), based at the California ...
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Newest constellation: data: New virtual observatory will mine databases from earlier projects.(Features)(Ideas)
The Christian Science Monitor; 3/22/2001; 638 words
; ... researchers are planning a
virtual
observatory
that could take full advantage ... planners call it the National
Virtual
Observatory
(NVO), an idea that received ... wealth of information the
observatory
will hold. Indeed, the project ...
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Scottish astronomers help Google reach for the stars TECHNOLOGY: VIRTUAL COSMOS TECHNOLOGY: VIRTUAL COSMOS Observatory's 30-year project forms basis of internet giant's new application
The Sunday Herald; 9/2/2007; Adam Forrest; 461 words
; ... astronomers at Edinburgh's Royal
Observatory
. Google Sky, which now allows ... leaving home, was developed using
maps
of Scottish researchers. The key ... new application is the use of
maps
and charts overlaid on to the ... Technology Centre (ATC) at the Royal
Observatory
, explained how Google had ...
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Couple shoot for stars with backyard hobby Astronomy enthusiasts open their home, observatory to others
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 5/7/1998; KRIS RADISH; 611 words
; ... from has front yard that is a
virtual
window to the universe. On ... drove him to build his own
observatory
. His love is so great that ... the year, he opens up the
observatory
to the public. "I love to ... said during activities at his
observatory
on Saturday. "People are very ...
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Griffith Observatory reopens after renovation
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin; 11/3/2006; Brad A. Greenberg; 418 words
; ... at the Griffith
Observatory
. Online Extra:
Virtual
Tour Photo Gallery: 11/03: Griffith
Observatory
After a four-year ... through the renovated
observatory
on opening day ... had visited the
observatory
, including about ...
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National University of Mexico establishes observatory of visualization.(Application Notes)
Advanced Imaging; 6/1/2007; 680 words
; ... UNAM) has established the
Observatory
of Visualization, referred ... three dimensional immersive
virtual
reality environment. IXTLI ... immersive visualization and
virtual
reality, to design and install ... also is designed for immersive
virtual
reality. The system's projectors ...
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STARGAZER TO THE STARS; GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY TO GET UPDATE.(News)
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 12/7/1999; 390 words
; Byline: Robert Monroe Staff Writer The Griffith
Observatory
, portal to the celestial heavens and backdrop ... Doble, who coordinates film shoots at the
observatory
. ``No one's really interested in changing ... councilwoman who is president of Friends of the
Observatory
. ``Very little has been done to it since ...
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Isle observatories will be able to share findings
Honolulu Star - Bulletin; 4/26/1999; Anonymous; 391 words
; ... Hawaii-Hilo, officials announced. The Gemini
Observatory
received a $600,000 National Science ... outreach efforts on the Web now include a
virtual
tour of the
observatory
, and will expand to include live Webcasts ... address is: www.gemini.edu The Gemini
Observatory
, a $184 million multinational ...
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Up close and personal.(Harvard University Chandra X-ray Observatory website)(Brief Article)
Design News; 9/3/2001; Lang, Michelle; 68 words
; The Chandra X-Ray
Observatory
site (http://chandra.harvard.edu) began as an initiative in 1999 to track x-rays ... background information on the astronomical effects. The Resources page also includes
virtual
postcards, screen savers, and wallpaper.
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