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Jul 1985

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Sky and Telescope (ISSN 0037-6604), vol. 70, July 1985, p. 23-27.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Astronomical Observatories, Site Selection, Telescopes, Environment Pollution, Man Environment Interactions, Position (Location)

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In anticipation of telescope apertures in the 8-15 m range, the astronomical community has begun to reexamine the criteria for choosing near-ideal observatory sites and to consider new sites in light of these criteria. The best sites are in principle located away from the lights of large cities and major sources of natural or man-made atmospheric pollution. Major site categories by which these conditions are best approximated include isolated volcanic islands, coastal mountains on the western sides of continental land masses, and exceptionally high inland peaks.

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