For most of us who are not astronomers, the image that comes to mind when describing a reflecting telescope is of a huge instrument in its own domed-roof building on a mountain top. But a ...

There is no evidence supporting the claim that the James Webb Space Telescope is fake. The development and launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has been well documented. There is plenty of ...

I'm often asked to recommend a telescope, especially around the holidays, when gift-giving is on our minds. Today I'll share a few suggestions, but before we talk specifics, let's look at the ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Reflecting telescope made in the ...

Michael J. I. Brown receives research funding from the Australian Research Council and Monash University. While the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope reveals so ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The first telescopes, known as refracting telescopes, were built in ...

If you're new to astronomy and trying to work out which telescope to buy, it can be tricky to get your head around all the technical terms. So if you've ever found yourself browsing telescopes and ...