The list of astronomy acronyms and abbreviations.

All astronomy related acronyms and abbreviations.

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IGY:
International Geophysical Year(Astronomical program, Earth sciences)
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CG:
Center of Gravity(Astrophysics, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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FOC:
Faint Object Camera(Astronomical instrument, Instrument, Celestial objects)
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HUT:
Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope(Telescope, SPACE, Astrophysics)
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ISO:
Infrared Space Observatory(Astronomical satellite, Telescope, Satellite)
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BNSC:
British National Space Centre(Space exploration, Space agency)
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ESOC:
European Space Operations Center(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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FITS:
Flexible Image Transport System(Software, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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HGA:
High Gain Antenna(Astronomical instrument, Instrument, Celestial objects)
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LGA:
Low Gain Antenna(Astronomical instrument, Instrument, Celestial objects)
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OAO:
Orbiting Astronomical Observatory(Astronomical satellite, Telescope)
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PPARC:
Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council(SPACE, Astrophysics)
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ROM:
Rough Order of Magnitude(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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SERC:
Science and Engineering Research Council(Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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ST:
Space Telescope(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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maser:
Microwave Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation
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CCD:
Charge-coupled Device(Electronics, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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CNSA:
China National Space Administration(CHINA, Space exploration)
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COSPAR:
Committee on Space Research(Celestial objects, Astronomy, Organization)
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ESTEC:
European Space Research and Technology Centre(SPACE, Astrophysics)
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