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Mauna Kea Observatory

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noun

  1. an astronomical observatory on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, situated at an altitude of 13,600 feet (4,145 meters).

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A camera at the Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii has captured an object as it burned up on re-entering Earth's atmosphere on 8 February.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024

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