Astronomy: Observatories in Space

For centuries man has observed the sky, centuries ago it was believed the skys were perfect and unmutable. Around 1500-1700 this believe changed by great scientist like Copernicus and Galilei. And now we have the tools and equipment to observe stars, nebulae and measure distant planets.

>> Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
>> Hubble Space Telescope
>> Spitzer Space Telescope
>> International Space Station
>> MIR
>> Skylab
>> SOHO

The International Space Station in 2005

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