Nor is standard photographic equipment always sufficient, since urban light pollution can wreck an image of a supernova.

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Ronnie parks the aircraft and Dave packs up his photographic equipment and returns to the office to download his latest images.

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As well as the British, the Japanese have promised photographic equipment, the Greeks will rebuild one wing, the Asian Foundation will develop an inventory, and the Americans have pledged more money for a restoration department.

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