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Seeing the Universe with Big Ears - Radio Astronomy

Why taking a look at the history of Radio Astronomy is worth your time. From its humble beginnings in Wall Twp. New Jersey, to the major discoveries that have helped unravel the mysteries of the universe, Radio Astronomy and its technology have change all our lives for the better.

Published by Torquato Tasso (143 pts) on May 5, 2009 to
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Best Beginner Telescopes For Amateur Astronomers

What is the best beginner telescope available to amateur astronomers? Learn your options and how to choose the best telescope to observe the wonders of the night sky.

Published by RC Davison (3079 pts) on Mar 3, 2009 to
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The Keck Telescopes--Proginators of the 21st Century Giants

Development of the Keck telescope laid the groundwork for the giant telescopes being built and designed today. Keck has already made significant discoveries, and more are destined to come.

Published by George Adcock (3791 pts) on Feb 18, 2009 to
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What You Can See With Your New Telescope

You won't see what you see in Hubble images in a small telescope. Here is what you will see, and why. And why it's still exciting to peer through a small telescope.

Published by George Adcock (3791 pts) on Feb 6, 2009 to
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The History and Development of Telescopes

Telescope makers struggled with lenses for 200 years, then finally were able to make large refractors by the end of the 19th century. Then as the 19th century came to a close, they reached the limit of refractor size. It took several years for them to learn to make large reflectors.

Published by George Adcock (3791 pts) on Feb 6, 2009 to
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What Year did Galileo Make his First Telescope? 2009 Marks 400th Anniversary of the Telescope

Next year, the "The International Year of Astronomy," marks the 400th anniversary of the telescope. Galileo made the first telescope in 1609, an instrument that revolutionized -- and continues to revolutionize -- our view of the world and the universe.

Published by ebishirl (1545 pts) on Feb 6, 2009 to
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Backyard Astronomy With Binoculars

Viewing the night sky doesn't always require a telescope. In fact, a good pair of binoculars can bring you astronomical views of planets and constellations that you'll never see with a typical telescope.

Published by RC Davison (3079 pts) on Feb 6, 2009 to
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The Giant Magellan Telescope

The Giant Magellan Telescope, supposed to be constructed in Chile in 2016, will have greater light gathering ability than any other existing telescope. This will allow astronomers to study directly the planets which are outside of our solar system. Read more about GMT here in this article.

Published by johnsinit (12600 pts) on Jan 31, 2009 to
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Radio Telescopes – Invisible Signal Detectors

It is really a marvel to look out in space and see what is out there beyond our planet. However, not all of the matter out there is visible. Radio telescopes let us peer into the cosmos and gather information from radio waves.

Published by phoenixwriter (842 pts) on Jan 16, 2009 to
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Kepler Mission: Search for Extraterrestrial Planets

NASA’s Kepler Mission is designed to detect habitable Earth-sized planets. Want to know more about its objectives and design? Read on...

Published by Anurag Ghosh (18162 pts) on Jan 16, 2009 to
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