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Linking a noble past to future challenges

Observational astronomy in Iran has witnessed a rise over the past two decades that has led to investment in its own astronomical identity, the Iranian National Observatory, and a flagship 3.4-m optical telescope.

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Fig. 1: A view of the Iranian National Observatory site plan showing the existing, under construction and planned facilities.

Map imagery ©2018 CNES / AIRBUS; map data ©2018 Google; 3D models, INO/IPM

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Khosroshahi, H.G. Linking a noble past to future challenges. Nat Astron 2, 429 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-018-0465-5

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