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    The San Pedro Martir Astronomical Observatory

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    The telescope in the San Pedro Martir Observatory has a 2.12 meter diameter. The climate, light and atmospherical conditions in San Pedro Martir are the appropriate ones for a superb visibility. by: atkorkowski Views[646] The astronomer Arcadio Poveda is the founder of the San Pedro Martir National Astronomical Observatory and he was also the director of the Institute of Astronomy of the UNAM. The observatory was founded on 1979, and 31 years after he goes back to relive part of his history. by: atkorkowski Views[1098] This is the door that leads to a walkway that goes around the observatory. On clear days you can see both the sea of Cortes on one side and the Pacific ocean on the other. The Sonora coast is also visible as well as the Colorado River. by: atkorkowski Views[318] The San Pedro Martir national observatory is built at 2840 m over sea level and was one of the biggest astronomical observatories in the world. by: atkorkowski Views[306] Astronomers wait for their meal outside the observatory kitchen, a long night is ahead of them. They work from sunset to sunrise observing and analyzing stars and galaxies. by: atkorkowski Views[334]
     

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    Sunday, 17 Oct 2010 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    Though I consider myself disperse, one of the things that have helped me define who I am and who I want to become is photography. It’s the way that I can capture my life, the things that surround me, the things that hurt and rejoice me giving me the ... Read more >
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