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Earth & Space Sciences terms
Telescopes, satellites and sensors: the data of the planet and the sky.
Astronomical survey data The large, systematically collected datasets produced by telescopes that repeatedly scan wide areas of the sky. Light curve A graph of an astronomical object's brightness measured repeatedly over time, used to detect transits, flares or pulsation. Photometry Measuring the brightness or intensity of light from an object, most commonly a star or other astronomical source. Remote sensing Collecting data about the Earth's surface or atmosphere from satellites, aircraft or drones without physical contact. Satellite imagery analysis Extracting information such as land cover, change or object detection from images captured by orbiting satellites.