Telescopes

  • WISE new space telescope to launch

    NASA is preparing for yet another remarkable satellite mission--WISE. The $300 million venture is to be launched in December. WISE is an infrared telescope designed to detect objects and phenomenon visible light telescopes caannot.
    Published by rojarose (2056 pts) on Nov 20, 2009 to
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  • Star Parties: What are they and how do they work?

    Would you like to share your enthusiasm for studying the cosmos with others? Star Parties are happening all over the world and they're a great place to observe the sky, play games and meet neophyte astronomers and the pro's alike! Who ever said science lovers are boring?
    Published by Bree E. Underwood (3306 pts) on Nov 10, 2009 to
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  • Amateur Asteroid Hunting: What's Needed and How To Do It

    The idea of hunting for asteroids inspires images of a massive boulder hurtling on a destructive path towards Earth, ready to display its terrifying power and wipe out humankind in the same way the dinosaurs met their end. But you can take part in the hunt for these minor planets with major force!
    Published by Bree E. Underwood (3306 pts) on Oct 30, 2009 to
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  • The Gran Telescopio

    The largest single-aperture optical telescope telescope designed to study black holes and early big bang cosmology. Built with funds from Spain, Mexico, and the University of Florida, it is situated in the Canary Islands.
    Published by George Garza (1900 pts) on Oct 14, 2009 to
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  • Online Telescopes: The Offerings and How They Work

    Are you an amateur astronomer or space photographer? With online telescopes, observations that used to take hours of work with your own setup can now be done at professional quality using professional equipment from the comfort of your computer chair. Check out the options out there on the web.
    Published by Jeremy Salow (257 pts) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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  • What Went Wrong with the Hubble Space Telescope?

    The Hubble Space Telescope was scheduled for a servicing mission in October 2008, but an unexpected equipment failure in space has delayed the trip. Read about what happened to the Hubble and what it means for the servicing mission.
    Published by Robyn Broyles (11124 pts) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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  • James Webb Telescope to Replace the Hubble Telescope

    The James Webb telescope, scheduled to be launched in 2013, is a huge, infrared-optimized space telescope. It was formerly known as the "Next Generation Space Telescope" (NGST). Read the article to learn more.
    Published by informationishere (1303 pts) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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  • The Allen Telescope Array

    In the case of telescopes used to observe distant space, size does matter; however, a new concept is to use a group of smaller telescopes, rather than having a single large telescope. This is the basic concept of ATA, which you will learn about in this article.
    Published by Ricky (22000 pts) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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  • The Hubble Space Telescope: From Concept to Reality

    Take a peek into the history of the Hubble Space Telescope, which has provided spectacular images and helped scientists delve deeply into the mysteries of stars and galaxies.
    Published by Anurag Ghosh (18036 pts) on Sep 11, 2009 to
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  • Hubble Space Telescope – The Universal Eye

    What is it that moves at 8 km/second yet keeps an open eye for any happenings in the universe? Well it can be none other than the Hubble Space Telescope. Read about some interesting information about this amazing eye on the universe.
    Published by Ricky (22000 pts) on Sep 10, 2009 to
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