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The Subaru Telescope observatory dome glows in amber sunlight as it stands sentinel above an endless ocean of clouds at sunset on Hawaii's Mauna Kea summit. This 8.2-meter optical-infrared telescope, operated by Japan's National Astronomical Observatory, conducts groundbreaking research on cosmic evolution, black holes, and distant exoplanets from its advantageous position 4,205 meters above sea level.

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The Subaru Telescope observatory dome glows in amber sunlight as it stands sentinel above an endless ocean of clouds at sunset on Hawaii's Mauna Kea summit. This 8.2-meter optical-infrared telescope, operated by Japan's National Astronomical Observatory, conducts groundbreaking research on cosmic evolution, black holes, and distant exoplanets from its advantageous position 4,205 meters above sea level.