The list of astronomy acronyms and abbreviations.

All astronomy related acronyms and abbreviations.

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NSTL:
National Space Technology Laboratories(RESEARCH, SPACE, Astrophysics)
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OAO:
Orbiting Astronomical Observatory(Astronomical satellite, Telescope)
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ORFEUS:
Orbiting and Retrievable Far and Extreme Ultraviolet Spectrometer
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OSSA:
Office of Space Science and Applications(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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OSTA:
Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications(SPACE, Astrophysics)
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ROM:
Rough Order of Magnitude(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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RTG:
Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator(Astronomical instrument)
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SERC:
Science and Engineering Research Council(Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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SN:
Space Network(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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SOFIA:
Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy(Telescope)
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SSP:
Surface Science Package(SpaceCraft, Astronomical instrument, Instrument)
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ST:
Space Telescope(SPACE, Astrophysics, Astronomy)
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SUMER:
Solar Ultraviolet Measurements of Emitted Radiation(Astronomical)
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TPF:
Terrestrial Planet Finder(Telescope, Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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maser:
Microwave Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation
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AAO:
Anglo-Australian Observatory(Celestial objects, Astronomy, Organization)
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ACP:
Aerosol Collector and Pyrolyser(Astronomical instrument, Instrument)
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ALPO:
Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers(Celestial objects)
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ALaMO:
Automated Lunar and Meteor Observatory(Celestial objects, Astronomy)
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APO:
Apache Point Observatory(Celestial objects, Astronomy, Organization)
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