Astronomy and Space

Einstein Observatory

Einstein Observatory (HEAO-2) was the first fully imaging X-ray telescope put into space and the second of NASA's three High Energy Astrophysical Observatories. Named HEAO B before launch, the observatory's name was changed to honor Albert Einstein upon successfully attaining orbit.

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• ▸Gemini 9A
• ▸French corvette Etna (1795)
• ▸Alnitak

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