The list of astronomy acronyms and abbreviations.

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IGY:
International Geophysical Year(Astronomical program, Earth sciences)
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ISRO:
Indian Space Research Organisation(India, SPACE, Astrophysics)
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MGS:
Mars Global Surveyor(SpaceCraft, Satellite, Celestial objects)
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MSX:
Midcourse Space Experiment(Telescope, SPACE, Astrophysics)
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OARE:
Orbital Acceleration Research Experiment(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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SUSIM:
Solar Ultraviolet Spectral Irradiance Monitor(SPACE, Astrophysics)
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UIT:
Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope(Telescope, SPACE, Astrophysics)
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ASI:
Agenzia Spaziale Italiana(Italy, Space exploration, Space agency)
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CG:
Center of Gravity(Astrophysics, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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CHARA:
Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy(SPACE, Astrophysics)
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ERBS:
Earth Radiation Budget Satellite(Environmental Satellite, Satellite)
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ESOC:
European Space Operations Centre(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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GISS:
Goddard Institute for Space Studies(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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HUT:
Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope(Telescope, SPACE, Astrophysics)
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LRO:
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter(SpaceCraft, Satellite, SPACE)
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MDRS:
Mars Desert Research Station(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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RSA:
Russian Space Agency(Celestial objects, Astronomy, Organization)
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TES:
Thermal Emission Spectrometer(Astronomical instrument, Instrument)
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TRACE:
Transition Region and Coronal Explorer(Astronomical)
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AAVSO:
American Association of Variable Star Observers(Celestial objects)
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