The list of astronomy acronyms and abbreviations.

All astronomy related acronyms and abbreviations.

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KPNO:
Kitt Peak National Observatory(Observatory, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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LBNL:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory(Celestial objects, Energy)
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LEM:
Lunar Excursion Module(Planetary, Astronomy, Technology)
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LGA:
Low Gain Antenna(Astronomical instrument, Instrument, Celestial objects)
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LHEA:
Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics(Astrophysics)
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LMC:
Large Magellanic Cloud(Celestial object, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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LOI:
Lunar Orbit Insertion(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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LST:
Large Space Telescope(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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Local Sidereal Time(Astrophysics, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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MDI:
Michelson Doppler Imager(Astronomical, Astronomy, Science)
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MER:
Mars Exploration Rover(SpaceCraft, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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MNRAS:
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society(Publication, SPACE)
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MO:
Mars Observer(SpaceCraft, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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MOC:
Mars Observer Camera(Astronomical instrument, Instrument)
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MOTIF:
Maui Optical Tracking and Identification Facility(Telescope)
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MRO:
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter(SpaceCraft, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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MSSS:
Maui Space Surveillance Site(Celestial objects, Astronomy, Organization)
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NAOJ:
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan(Observatory)
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NASM:
National Air and Space Museum(Museum, SPACE, Astrophysics)
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NEAR:
Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous(SpaceCraft, Satellite, Celestial objects)
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