Space exploration began with the launch of Sputnik and Astrophysics was born as the application of physics to the phenomena observed by Astronomy, which etymologically means laws of the stars.
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| Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Cfht |
A 3.6-metre 140-inch telescope at the Mauna Kea Observatories in Hawaii. Commissioned in 1979, it is a major facility for French and Canadian astronomers also used by the University of Hawaii. Its versatile design and location make it suitable for both optical and infrared observations.
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