Concept information
Preferred term
NSO/KP
Definition
- Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), supports the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth for nighttime optical and infrared astronomy and daytime study of the Sun. Founded in 1958, KPNO operates three major nighttime telescopes, shares site responsibilities with the National Solar Observatory and hosts the facilities of consortia which operate 19 optical telescopes and two radio telescopes. Website: "http://nsokp.nso.edu/" [Summary provided by KPNO.] (en)
Broader concept
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/724fa742-11b6-4c6f-833b-c5a6052d7839
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