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How Scientists Use Eclipses for Research

How Scientists Use Eclipses for Research
NYT World Wednesday 12 August 2026, 16:01 UTC By K. R. Callaway 1 min read
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The Gran Telescopio Canarias, at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on the island of La Palma in the Canaries, Spain.

The Gran Telescopio Canarias, at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on the island of La Palma in the Canaries, Spain.
Canarias (LOCATION) the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory (LOCATION) La Palma (LOCATION) Canaries (LOCATION) Spain (LOCATION)
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