The list of astronomy acronyms and abbreviations.

All astronomy related acronyms and abbreviations.

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ADF:
Astrophysics Data Facility(Celestial objects, Astronomy, Organization)
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AU:
Astronomical Unit(Astronomical, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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BNSC:
British National Space Centre(Space exploration, Space agency)
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EJASA:
Electronic Journal of the Astronomical Society of the Atlantic
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ESOC:
European Space Operations Center(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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ESRO:
European Space Research Organization(Scientific satellite, Geoscience)
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GRS:
Gamma Ray Spectrometer(Astronomical instrument, Instrument)
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HGA:
High Gain Antenna(Astronomical instrument, Instrument, Celestial objects)
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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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LOI:
Lunar Orbit Insertion(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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LST:
Local Sidereal Time(Astrophysics, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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MER:
Mars Exploration Rover(SpaceCraft, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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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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MSSS:
Maui Space Surveillance Site(Celestial objects, Astronomy, Organization)
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NASM:
National Air and Space Museum(Museum, SPACE, Astrophysics)
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