Despite and in spite of (usprkos, unatoč)

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despite
usprkos
light (adj)
svjetlosni
Despite the light pollution, we see the stars.
Usprkos svjetlosnom zagađenju, vidimo zvijezde.
astronomer
astronom
Astronomers observe the sky despite the clouds.
Astronomi promatraju nebo usprkos oblacima.
In spite of the bad weather, the sky is interesting at night.
Unatoč lošem vremenu, nebo je noću zanimljivo.
smog
smog
telescope
teleskop
In spite of the thick smog, the telescope helps us.
Unatoč gustom smogu, teleskop nam pomaže.
Light pollution in the city is a big problem.
Svjetlosno zagađenje u gradu je veliki problem.
observation
promatranje
We need a new telescope for the observation of planets.
Trebamo novi teleskop za promatranje planeta.
The night observation is successful in spite of the rain.
Noćno promatranje je uspješno unatoč kiši.
clear (weather, sky)
vedar
We wait outside until the sky becomes clear.
Čekamo vani dok nebo ne postane vedro.
The young astronomer learns about space despite the cold wind.
Mladi astronom uči o svemiru usprkos hladnom vjetru.
visible
vidljiv
The stars are poorly visible because of the smog.
Zvijezde su slabo vidljive zbog smoga.
naked
gol
The planet is visible with the naked eye despite the smog.
Planet je vidljiv golim okom usprkos smogu.
Can we see the galaxy with the naked eye?
Možemo li vidjeti galaksiju golim okom?
Despite the light smog, the night is clear and the stars are visible.
Usprkos svjetlosnom smogu, noć je vedra i zvijezde su vidljive.
constellation
sazviježđe
We observed the constellations during the night, despite the thick clouds.
Promatrali smo sazviježđa tijekom noći, unatoč gustim oblacima.
glow
sjaj
The city glow is strong, but despite everything, I like the night sky.
Gradski sjaj je jak, ali usprkos svemu, sviđa mi se noćno nebo.
binoculars
dalekozor
Despite the light pollution, you can see the stars with binoculars.
Unatoč svjetlosnom zagađenju, možete vidjeti zvijezde dalekozorom.
Where is the telescope? I want to look at the constellations despite the smog.
Gdje je teleskop? Želim gledati sazviježđa usprkos smogu.
They found new stars with binoculars, despite the city glow.
Pronašli su nove zvijezde dalekozorom, unatoč gradskom sjaju.
Despite the bad weather, the astronomers did not cancel the observation.
Usprkos lošem vremenu, astronomi nisu otkazali promatranje.

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