The RT-70 radio telescope in Crimea was once used to support missions to Venus and transmit messages to potential alien life ...
Astronomers have used observatories around the world, including the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO ...
Why build a telescope? YOLO, as the kids say. Having decided that, one must decide what type of far-seer one will construct.
The world’s greatest space telescopes have all been round. Now, a new rectangular design could turbocharge our search for ...
The two telescopes operate synchronously: Izaña-2 fires laser pulses at a piece of space debris high overhead, and Izaña-1 ...
On December 25, 2021, the largest and most powerful space telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, was launched into space for $10 billion. A month later, it reached its goal in solar orbit at a ...
After repeated interruptions due to a faltering gyroscope, the Hubble Space Telescope will transition to operating using only one gyroscope, NASA announced June 4. The telescope’s set of gyros helps ...
During its 35 years of orbiting the Earth, the Hubble Space Telescope has transmitted endless streams of magnificent images, confirmed the existence of "dark matter," and helped track a vagabond black ...
A team of scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to peer through the veil of dust surrounding a faraway supermassive black hole, revealing that energy around the hole comes from jets of gas ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images We've rounded up the best telescopes for kids, focusing on scopes that are ...
The Hestia telescope uses your smartphone for image capture. It's a portable, affordable device with a unique optical system. The Gravity app is needed for operation and image processing. Best suited ...
With so many ways to view the night sky, your choices for beginner telescopes can seem overwhelming. Considerations like aperture, mount type, build quality, and basic design are important, according ...