observational astronomy
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- Category:Observational astronomy
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Mayall telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory An assembly in Estonia to observe meteors
Observational astronomy is a division of astronomy that is concerned with recording data about the observable universe, the practice and study of observing celestial objects with the use of telescopes and other astronomical instruments.
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