( ( Lowell scientists ) ( ( are ( closely ( involved ( ( ( in ( research ( using ( telescopes ( in space ) ) ) ) ) and ) ( on ( the ground ) ) ) ) ) ) . ) )
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Lowell scientists are closely involved in research using telescopes in space and on the ground.
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A telescope is used to make objects in space appear closer.