We have Loved the Stars Too Fondly to be Fearful of the Night

- Sarah Wilson, poem published 1868

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Whats Up? is a monthly almanac for Northern American astronomers

A monthly observer's article!

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SATELLITE OBSERVATORIES

As astronomers studied the electromagnetic spectrum, we learned that the Earth's atmosphere blocked radiation at many wavelengths. While this protected life on Earth, telescopic exploration of the universe would have to be carried out above the surface by satellite telescopes. Here are some of the important and ground-breaking telescopes that help to unlock the secrets of the universe.

While Astra's list is incomplete, an actively updated catalog is available at Wikipedia - List of space telescopes

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This page was updated 6/19/2022