Virtual Observatory Command Center

📚 Learning Objectives

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Master telescope operation
Learn professional observatory controls and navigation

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Identify celestial objects
Recognize stars, planets, galaxies, and nebulae

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Interpret astronomical data
Understand coordinates, magnitudes, and distances

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Track space objects
Follow satellites, ISS passes, and orbital mechanics

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Connect location to observations
Understand how geography affects what you can see

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Document scientific observations
Learn proper observation logging and record-keeping

Click on any celestial object in the sky view to get detailed information

Hubble Space Telescope

🟢 Currently observing: NGC 4414 Galaxy

James Webb Space Telescope

🟢 Deep field observation in progress

Keck Observatory

🟡 Maintenance mode

ALMA Array

🟢 Studying star formation

20:45 - Observed Jupiter's Great Red Spot

20:32 - ISS pass recorded

20:18 - Saturn's rings visible

20:05 - Started observation session

📚 Learning Objectives