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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    Magellanic clouds and the SEST, Swedish-ESO Submillimeter Telescope. La Silla Observatory, Atacama Desert, Chile

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    Magellanic clouds and the SEST, Swedish-ESO Submillimeter

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    Magellanic clouds and the SEST, Swedish-ESO Submillimeter Telescope. La Silla Observatory, Atacama Desert, Chile

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    Shell observatory, The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    Shell observatory, The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    Shell observatory, The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    Magellanic clouds, Shell observatory, The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    Magellanic clouds, Shell observatory, The VLT, Very Large

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    Magellanic clouds, Shell observatory, The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    The VLT, Very Large Telescope Cerro Paranal , Anfogasta, Chile.

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    Swedish Antenna at the ESO observatory of La Silla - Chile

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    Swedish Antenna at the ESO observatory of La Silla - Chile

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    Swedish Antenna at the ESO observatory of La Silla - Chile

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    ISS track, 2016-06-01 05:26, Nyota Observatory, Baringo Kenya

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    ISS track, 2016-06-01 05:26, Nyota Observatory, Baringo Kenya

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    ISS track, 2016-06-01 05:26, Nyota Observatory, Baringo Kenya

    Star Wars - Laser fired by the UT4 tower at the ESO?s observatory of Paranal

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    Star Wars - Laser fired by the UT4 tower at the ESO?s observatory of Paranal

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    Star Wars - Laser fired by the UT4 tower at the ESO?s observatory of Paranal

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    Pic du Midi de Bigorre, Pyrenees, France

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    Pic du Midi de Bigorre, Pyrenees, France

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    Pic du Midi de Bigorre, Pyrenees, France

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    Sunrise on the Mont Ventoux from the mountain of Lure, Alpes de Haute Provence, France

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    Sunrise on the Mont Ventoux from the mountain of Lure, Alpes de

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    Sunrise on the Mont Ventoux from the mountain of Lure, Alpes de Haute Provence, France

    Sunset on the Mont Ventoux from the mountain of Lure, Alpes de Haute Provence, France

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    Sunset on the Mont Ventoux from the mountain of Lure, Alpes de

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    Sunset on the Mont Ventoux from the mountain of Lure, Alpes de Haute Provence, France

    Pic Du Midi De Bigorre : 2872m, Hautes Pyrénées, France

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    Pic Du Midi De Bigorre : 2872m, Hautes Pyrénées, France

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    Pic Du Midi De Bigorre : 2872m, Hautes Pyrénées, France

    Comet NEOWISE and wind vane in the shape of an astronomer, July 2020

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    Comet NEOWISE and wind vane in the shape of an astronomer, July 2020

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    Comet NEOWISE and wind vane in the shape of an astronomer, July 2020

    Astronomical observatories near Teide, on the island of Tenerife. The purity of the air at altitude creates ideal conditions for observing the sky on the island of Tenerife, in the Canaries.

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    Astronomical observatories near Teide, on the island of Tenerife. The purity of the air at altitude creates ideal conditions for observing the sky on

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    Astronomical observatories near Teide, on the island of Tenerife. The purity of the air at altitude creates ideal conditions for observing the sky on the island of Tenerife, in the Canaries.

    Startrail of about 500 shots in front of the Swedish antenna at La Silla ESO Observatory, Atacama, Chile

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    Startrail of about 500 shots in front of the Swedish antenna at La Silla ESO Observatory, Atacama, Chile

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    Startrail of about 500 shots in front of the Swedish antenna at La Silla ESO Observatory, Atacama, Chile

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    Zodiacal light and shooting star, La Silla Observatory, Atacama, Desert, Chile

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    Zodiacal light and shooting star, La Silla Observatory, Atacama, Desert, Chile

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    Zodiacal light and shooting star, La Silla Observatory, Atacama, Desert, Chile

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    Sunset at the observatory, Las Campanas, Atacama Desert, Chile

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    Sunset at the observatory, Las Campanas, Atacama Desert, Chile

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    Sunset at the observatory, Las Campanas, Atacama Desert, Chile

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    Startrail, La Silla observatory, Chile

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    Startrail, La Silla observatory, Chile

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    Startrail, La Silla observatory, Chile

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    Milky Way, Nyota Observatory, Baringo Kenya

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    Milky Way, Nyota Observatory, Baringo Kenya

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    Milky Way, Nyota Observatory, Baringo Kenya

    Milky Way, Nyota Observatory, Baringo Kenya

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    Milky Way, Nyota Observatory, Baringo Kenya

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    Milky Way, Nyota Observatory, Baringo Kenya

    Preparation of a Lidar laser at Maïdo,Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de la Réunion (OPAR). Reunion Island. Guillaume Payen, OPAR's technical manager, and Nicolas Marquestaut, research engineer, prepare the lasers for the night's shooting. These lidar lasers are designed to analyze certain components of the atmosphere. The Maïdo atmospheric observatory on La Réunion (one of the 3 measurement sites of the OPAR (Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de La Réunion), has been installed since October 2012 on the Piton Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 meters. The laboratory is equipped with active and passive remote sensing instrumentation, enabling long-term, high-quality measurements of the vertical profiles of numerous climatic variables. It enables us to monitor atmospheric and climatic parameters in a context of accelerating climate change, and benefits from a unique situation in the tropical southern hemisphere, where observations are extremely rare. The observatory has 4 laser lidars, 2 of which are visible (green), and 2 invisible to the human eye. Three of the lidars are fired vertically, and one at 45 degrees, to measure wind. (i) One lidar is dedicated to measuring water vapour, with a large 1.20 m diameter telescope and two paired lasers. (ii) Three other LIDARS are designed to measure vertical profiles of atmospheric parameters (including one fired at 45 degrees, for wind measurements). The Maido observatory benefits from several major advantages. (1) Its latitudinal position for studying stratospheric transport processes. (2) Its altitude, free from pollution, humidity and light, considerably improves the quality of remote sensing measurements for studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere. OPAR's observations are part of several international observation networks, including NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes) and GAW (Global Atmospheric Watching).

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    Preparation of a Lidar laser at Maïdo,Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de la Réunion (OPAR). Reunion Island. Guillaume Payen, OPAR's

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    Preparation of a Lidar laser at Maïdo,Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de la Réunion (OPAR). Reunion Island. Guillaume Payen, OPAR's technical manager, and Nicolas Marquestaut, research engineer, prepare the lasers for the night's shooting. These lidar lasers are designed to analyze certain components of the atmosphere. The Maïdo atmospheric observatory on La Réunion (one of the 3 measurement sites of the OPAR (Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de La Réunion), has been installed since October 2012 on the Piton Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 meters. The laboratory is equipped with active and passive remote sensing instrumentation, enabling long-term, high-quality measurements of the vertical profiles of numerous climatic variables. It enables us to monitor atmospheric and climatic parameters in a context of accelerating climate change, and benefits from a unique situation in the tropical southern hemisphere, where observations are extremely rare. The observatory has 4 laser lidars, 2 of which are visible (green), and 2 invisible to the human eye. Three of the lidars are fired vertically, and one at 45 degrees, to measure wind. (i) One lidar is dedicated to measuring water vapour, with a large 1.20 m diameter telescope and two paired lasers. (ii) Three other LIDARS are designed to measure vertical profiles of atmospheric parameters (including one fired at 45 degrees, for wind measurements). The Maido observatory benefits from several major advantages. (1) Its latitudinal position for studying stratospheric transport processes. (2) Its altitude, free from pollution, humidity and light, considerably improves the quality of remote sensing measurements for studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere. OPAR's observations are part of several international observation networks, including NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes) and GAW (Global Atmospheric Watching).

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    Preparation of a Lidar laser at Maïdo,Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de la Réunion (OPAR). Reunion Island. Guillaume Payen, OPAR's technical manager, and Nicolas Marquestaut, research engineer, prepare the lasers for the night's shooting. These lidar lasers are designed to analyze certain components of the atmosphere. The Maïdo atmospheric observatory on La Réunion (one of the 3 measurement sites of the OPAR (Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de La Réunion), has been installed since October 2012 on the Piton Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 meters. The laboratory is equipped with active and passive remote sensing instrumentation, enabling long-term, high-quality measurements of the vertical profiles of numerous climatic variables. It enables us to monitor atmospheric and climatic parameters in a context of accelerating climate change, and benefits from a unique situation in the tropical southern hemisphere, where observations are extremely rare. The observatory has 4 laser lidars, 2 of which are visible (green), and 2 invisible to the human eye. Three of the lidars are fired vertically, and one at 45 degrees, to measure wind. (i) One lidar is dedicated to measuring water vapour, with a large 1.20 m diameter telescope and two paired lasers. (ii) Three other LIDARS are designed to measure vertical profiles of atmospheric parameters (including one fired at 45 degrees, for wind measurements). The Maido observatory benefits from several major advantages. (1) Its latitudinal position for studying stratospheric transport processes. (2) Its altitude, free from pollution, humidity and light, considerably improves the quality of remote sensing measurements for studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere. OPAR's observations are part of several international observation networks, including NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes) and GAW (Global Atmospheric Watching).

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    Preparation of a Lidar laser at Maïdo,Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de la Réunion (OPAR). Reunion Island. Guillaume Payen, OPAR's

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    Preparation of a Lidar laser at Maïdo,Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de la Réunion (OPAR). Reunion Island. Guillaume Payen, OPAR's technical manager, and Nicolas Marquestaut, research engineer, prepare the lasers for the night's shooting. These lidar lasers are designed to analyze certain components of the atmosphere. The Maïdo atmospheric observatory on La Réunion (one of the 3 measurement sites of the OPAR (Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de La Réunion), has been installed since October 2012 on the Piton Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 meters. The laboratory is equipped with active and passive remote sensing instrumentation, enabling long-term, high-quality measurements of the vertical profiles of numerous climatic variables. It enables us to monitor atmospheric and climatic parameters in a context of accelerating climate change, and benefits from a unique situation in the tropical southern hemisphere, where observations are extremely rare. The observatory has 4 laser lidars, 2 of which are visible (green), and 2 invisible to the human eye. Three of the lidars are fired vertically, and one at 45 degrees, to measure wind. (i) One lidar is dedicated to measuring water vapour, with a large 1.20 m diameter telescope and two paired lasers. (ii) Three other LIDARS are designed to measure vertical profiles of atmospheric parameters (including one fired at 45 degrees, for wind measurements). The Maido observatory benefits from several major advantages. (1) Its latitudinal position for studying stratospheric transport processes. (2) Its altitude, free from pollution, humidity and light, considerably improves the quality of remote sensing measurements for studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere. OPAR's observations are part of several international observation networks, including NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes) and GAW (Global Atmospheric Watching).

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    Michel Metzger, OPAR, works in the laboratory of the Maïdo atmospheric observatory, located at an altitude of 2200 meters on La Réunion Island. It is in this laboratory that all the atmospheric samples and measurements made by the equipment installed on the observatory roof are collected and analyzed. The Maïdo atmospheric observatory on La Réunion (one of the 3 measurement sites of the OPAR (Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de La Réunion), has been installed since October 2012 on the Piton Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 meters. This laboratory is equipped with active and passive remote sensing instrumentation, to provide long-term, high-quality measurements of the vertical profiles of numerous climatic variables. It enables us to monitor atmospheric and climatic parameters in a context of accelerating climate change, and benefits from a unique location in the tropical southern hemisphere, where observations are extremely rare. The Maido observatory has several major advantages. (1) Its latitudinal position for studying stratospheric transport processes. (2) Its altitude means it is free from pollution, humidity and light, considerably improving the quality of remote sensing measurements for studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere. OPAR's observations are part of several international observation networks, including NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes) and GAW (Global Atmospheric Watching).

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    Michel Metzger, OPAR, works in the laboratory of the Maïdo atmospheric observatory, located at an altitude of 2200 meters on La Réunion Island. It is

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    Michel Metzger, OPAR, works in the laboratory of the Maïdo atmospheric observatory, located at an altitude of 2200 meters on La Réunion Island. It is in this laboratory that all the atmospheric samples and measurements made by the equipment installed on the observatory roof are collected and analyzed. The Maïdo atmospheric observatory on La Réunion (one of the 3 measurement sites of the OPAR (Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de La Réunion), has been installed since October 2012 on the Piton Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 meters. This laboratory is equipped with active and passive remote sensing instrumentation, to provide long-term, high-quality measurements of the vertical profiles of numerous climatic variables. It enables us to monitor atmospheric and climatic parameters in a context of accelerating climate change, and benefits from a unique location in the tropical southern hemisphere, where observations are extremely rare. The Maido observatory has several major advantages. (1) Its latitudinal position for studying stratospheric transport processes. (2) Its altitude means it is free from pollution, humidity and light, considerably improving the quality of remote sensing measurements for studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere. OPAR's observations are part of several international observation networks, including NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes) and GAW (Global Atmospheric Watching).

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    Michel Metzger, OPAR, works in the laboratory of the Maïdo atmospheric observatory, located at an altitude of 2200 meters on La Réunion Island. It is in this laboratory that all the atmospheric samples and measurements made by the equipment installed on the observatory roof are collected and analyzed. The Maïdo atmospheric observatory on La Réunion (one of the 3 measurement sites of the OPAR (Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de La Réunion), has been installed since October 2012 on the Piton Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 meters. The laboratory is equipped with active and passive remote sensing instrumentation, enabling long-term, high-quality measurements of the vertical profiles of numerous climatic variables. It enables us to monitor atmospheric and climatic parameters in a context of accelerating climate change, and benefits from a unique location in the tropical southern hemisphere, where observations are extremely rare. The Maido observatory has several major advantages. (1) Its latitudinal position for studying stratospheric transport processes. (2) Its altitude means it is free from pollution, humidity and light, considerably improving the quality of remote sensing measurements for studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere. OPAR's observations are part of several international observation networks, including NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes) and GAW (Global Atmospheric Watching).

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    Michel Metzger, OPAR, works in the laboratory of the Maïdo atmospheric observatory, located at an altitude of 2200 meters on La Réunion Island. It is

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    Michel Metzger, OPAR, works in the laboratory of the Maïdo atmospheric observatory, located at an altitude of 2200 meters on La Réunion Island. It is in this laboratory that all the atmospheric samples and measurements made by the equipment installed on the observatory roof are collected and analyzed. The Maïdo atmospheric observatory on La Réunion (one of the 3 measurement sites of the OPAR (Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de La Réunion), has been installed since October 2012 on the Piton Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 meters. The laboratory is equipped with active and passive remote sensing instrumentation, enabling long-term, high-quality measurements of the vertical profiles of numerous climatic variables. It enables us to monitor atmospheric and climatic parameters in a context of accelerating climate change, and benefits from a unique location in the tropical southern hemisphere, where observations are extremely rare. The Maido observatory has several major advantages. (1) Its latitudinal position for studying stratospheric transport processes. (2) Its altitude means it is free from pollution, humidity and light, considerably improving the quality of remote sensing measurements for studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere. OPAR's observations are part of several international observation networks, including NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes) and GAW (Global Atmospheric Watching).

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    Preparation of a Lidar laser at Maïdo,Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de la Réunion (OPAR). Reunion Island. Guillaume Payen, OPAR's technical manager, and Nicolas Marquestaut, research engineer, prepare the lasers for the night's shooting. These lidar lasers are designed to analyze certain components of the atmosphere. The Maïdo atmospheric observatory on La Réunion (one of the 3 measurement sites of the OPAR (Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de La Réunion), has been installed since October 2012 on the Piton Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 meters. The laboratory is equipped with active and passive remote sensing instrumentation, enabling long-term, high-quality measurements of the vertical profiles of numerous climatic variables. It enables us to monitor atmospheric and climatic parameters in a context of accelerating climate change, and benefits from a unique situation in the tropical southern hemisphere, where observations are extremely rare. The observatory has 4 laser lidars, 2 of which are visible (green), and 2 invisible to the human eye. Three of the lidars are fired vertically, and one at 45 degrees, to measure wind. (i) One lidar is dedicated to measuring water vapour, with a large 1.20 m diameter telescope and two paired lasers. (ii) Three other LIDARS are designed to measure vertical profiles of atmospheric parameters (including one fired at 45 degrees, for wind measurements). The Maido observatory benefits from several major advantages. (1) Its latitudinal position for studying stratospheric transport processes. (2) Its altitude, free from pollution, humidity and light, considerably improves the quality of remote sensing measurements for studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere. OPAR's observations are part of several international observation networks, including NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes) and GAW (Global Atmospheric Watching).

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    Preparation of a Lidar laser at Maïdo,Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de la Réunion (OPAR). Reunion Island. Guillaume Payen, OPAR's

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    Preparation of a Lidar laser at Maïdo,Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de la Réunion (OPAR). Reunion Island. Guillaume Payen, OPAR's technical manager, and Nicolas Marquestaut, research engineer, prepare the lasers for the night's shooting. These lidar lasers are designed to analyze certain components of the atmosphere. The Maïdo atmospheric observatory on La Réunion (one of the 3 measurement sites of the OPAR (Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de La Réunion), has been installed since October 2012 on the Piton Maïdo at an altitude of 2,200 meters. The laboratory is equipped with active and passive remote sensing instrumentation, enabling long-term, high-quality measurements of the vertical profiles of numerous climatic variables. It enables us to monitor atmospheric and climatic parameters in a context of accelerating climate change, and benefits from a unique situation in the tropical southern hemisphere, where observations are extremely rare. The observatory has 4 laser lidars, 2 of which are visible (green), and 2 invisible to the human eye. Three of the lidars are fired vertically, and one at 45 degrees, to measure wind. (i) One lidar is dedicated to measuring water vapour, with a large 1.20 m diameter telescope and two paired lasers. (ii) Three other LIDARS are designed to measure vertical profiles of atmospheric parameters (including one fired at 45 degrees, for wind measurements). The Maido observatory benefits from several major advantages. (1) Its latitudinal position for studying stratospheric transport processes. (2) Its altitude, free from pollution, humidity and light, considerably improves the quality of remote sensing measurements for studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere. OPAR's observations are part of several international observation networks, including NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes) and GAW (Global Atmospheric Watching).

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    Rain exclusion system in Mediterranean scrubland. Mediterranean ecosystems in the face of climate change. Massif de l'Etoile, Alpes de Haute-Provence, France

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    Rain exclusion system in Mediterranean scrubland. Mediterranean ecosystems in the face of climate change. Massif de l'Etoile, Alpes de

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    Rain exclusion system in Mediterranean scrubland. Mediterranean ecosystems in the face of climate change. Massif de l'Etoile, Alpes de Haute-Provence, France

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    Rain exclusion system in Mediterranean scrubland. Mediterranean ecosystems in the face of climate change. Massif de l'Etoile, Alpes de Haute-Provence, France

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    Rain exclusion system in Mediterranean scrubland. Mediterranean ecosystems in the face of climate change. Massif de l'Etoile, Alpes de

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    Rain exclusion system in Mediterranean scrubland. Mediterranean ecosystems in the face of climate change. Massif de l'Etoile, Alpes de Haute-Provence, France

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    Shooting at the stars - Laser fired inside the UT4 tower at the ESO?s observatory of Paranal

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    Shooting at the stars - Laser fired inside the UT4 tower at the ESO?s observatory of Paranal

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    Shooting at the stars - Laser fired inside the UT4 tower at the ESO?s observatory of Paranal

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    Crating an artificial star - ESO?s Paranal Observatory - Chile

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    Crating an artificial star - ESO?s Paranal Observatory - Chile

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    Crating an artificial star - ESO?s Paranal Observatory - Chile

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    Burned area Maïdo 2010 Reunion ; In the center, the observatory building atmosphere

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    Burned area Maïdo 2010 Reunion ; In the center, the observatory building atmosphere

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    Burned area Maïdo 2010 Reunion ; In the center, the observatory building atmosphere

    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma ; Gran Telescopio Canarias

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma ; Gran Telescopio Canarias

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma ; Gran Telescopio Canarias

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma ; Gran Telescopio Canarias

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma ;

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory Roque de los Muchachos on the island of La Palma

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    Observatory abandoned Pradollano Sierra Nevada Spain 

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    Observatory abandoned Pradollano Sierra Nevada Spain 

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    Observatory abandoned Pradollano Sierra Nevada Spain 

    Observatory Jantar Mantar India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory (1728-1733) with giants instruments in order to change the calendar.

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    Observatory Jantar Mantar India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai

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    Observatory Jantar Mantar India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory (1728-1733) with giants instruments in order to change the calendar.

    Woman in the stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory (1728-1733) with giants instruments in order to change the calendar.

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    Woman in the stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar India ;

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    Woman in the stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory (1728-1733) with giants instruments in order to change the calendar.

    Women in the stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory (1728-1733) with giants instruments in order to change the calendar.

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    Women in the stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar India ;

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    Women in the stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory (1728-1733) with giants instruments in order to change the calendar.

    Stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar Jaipur India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory (1728-1733) with giants instruments in order to change the calendar.

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    Stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar Jaipur India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory

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    Stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar Jaipur India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory (1728-1733) with giants instruments in order to change the calendar.

    Woman in the stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory (1728-1733) with giants instruments in order to change the calendar.

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    Woman in the stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical

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    Woman in the stairwell of the observatory Jantar Mantar India ; Jantar Mantar. The maharaja Jai Singh II decided to built this astronomical observatory (1728-1733) with giants instruments in order to change the calendar.

    Observatoire du Pic du Midi and its shadow in the mist

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    Observatoire du Pic du Midi and its shadow in the mist

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    Observatoire du Pic du Midi and its shadow in the mist

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    Stars yarn above the Pic du Midi ; The stars of the constellation Orion leave contrails over one of the domes of the observatory of the Pic du Midi, including three parallel tracks of the Belt of Orion. Above is the Taurus.

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    Stars yarn above the Pic du Midi ; The stars of the

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    Stars yarn above the Pic du Midi ; The stars of the constellation Orion leave contrails over one of the domes of the observatory of the Pic du Midi, including three parallel tracks of the Belt of Orion. Above is the Taurus.

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    Earthshine a crescent moon and sail Cirrus ; A crescent moon accompanies his Earthshine is masked by a veil of cirrus also dons orange hues of sunset moon. 

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    Earthshine a crescent moon and sail Cirrus ; A crescent moon accompanies his Earthshine is masked by a veil of cirrus also dons orange hues of sunset moon. 

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    Earthshine a crescent moon and sail Cirrus ; A crescent moon accompanies his Earthshine is masked by a veil of cirrus also dons orange hues of sunset moon. 

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    Circumpolar and antenna TDF Pic du Midi Pyrenees France ; From the terrace of the Pic du Midi, the antenna TDF seems inclined toward the north celestial pole where the Pole Star. 

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    Circumpolar and antenna TDF Pic du Midi Pyrenees France ; From the terrace of the Pic du Midi, the antenna TDF seems inclined toward the north

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    Circumpolar and antenna TDF Pic du Midi Pyrenees France ; From the terrace of the Pic du Midi, the antenna TDF seems inclined toward the north celestial pole where the Pole Star. 

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    Sunrise on the Lomnicky Stit observatory Slovakia ; Altitude: 2634m 

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    Sunrise on the Lomnicky Stit observatory Slovakia ; Altitude: 2634m 

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    Sunrise on the Lomnicky Stit observatory Slovakia ; Altitude: 2634m 

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