KPNO


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KPNO

Abbrev. for Kitt Peak National Observatory.
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About two dozen astronomers routinely observe remotely from their homes or campuses, using the KPNO telescope to acquire astronomical data in support of research programs in nearly all branches of observational astronomy.
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Although there were no observational possibilities in Princeton, Stromgren soon got himself involved in the large scale project of the establishment of the Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO).
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The errors are >10% for KPNO and >5% in some near-IR bands in the ESO list.
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