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Observatory Site Selection
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Summary
Observatory Site Selection
is a critical process that involves choosing a location with optimal atmospheric and environmental conditions to maximize the
Performance of telescopes
and other
Astronomical Instruments
. Factors such as
Light Pollution
,
Atmospheric Stability
, altitude, and
Weather Patterns
play significant roles in determining the
Suitability of a site
for
Astronomical Observations
.
Concepts
Light Pollution
Atmospheric Stability
Altitude
Weather Patterns
Seeing
Sky Brightness
Geographical Location
Climate
Accessibility
Infrastructure
Astronomical Seeing
Relevant Degrees
Astronomy and Space Sciences 60%
Geodesy and Cartography 30%
Geophysics 10%
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