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Detecting asteroids inside the orbit of Venus
Scientists first discovered an asteroid in the orbit of Venus, said the Astronomical Research Center of the International Astronomical Union.
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7 world-famous astronomical stations
Astronomical stations play an important role in developing human knowledge of the universe. Many stations are famous for high-tech equipment, while there are still obser…
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Top 10 most important scientific findings of the decade
The first decade of the 21st century has received outstanding scientific achievements, many of which have changed ...
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Death star bends light
Space telescope Kepler and experts of the American Palomar Observatory found the super-solid white dwarf died in a binary star system.
History
March 26, 1936: Successfully built the world's largest telescope
In 1936, the world's first 5m diameter glass lens was successfully built and shipped by train from Corning, New York to California for Hale telescope installation. Palom…