South African Astronomical Observatory telescope pointing at the stars in the constellation Crux, the Southern Cross. This metre diameter telesco

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South African Astronomical Observatory telescope pointing at the stars in the constellation Crux, the Southern Cross. This metre diameter telescope is based at Sutherland, South Africa. The Sutherland site is at an altitude of 1800 metres, which places it above many clouds and light pollution.

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