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The discussion underscored how citizen scientists, by contributing thousands of data points from around the world, are ...

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The latest exhibit at the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory’s Astronomy Hub on Park Street is as artistically inspiring as ...

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The article details the historical underrepresentation of women in astronomy, highlighting the significant contributions of numerous women despite facing systemic challenges such as limited access ...