An Overview of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory
The Chandra X-Ray Observatory has been providing both scientists and laymen alike with some of the most spectacular - and insightful - pictures of our …
Continue ReadingThe Chandra X-Ray Observatory has been providing both scientists and laymen alike with some of the most spectacular - and insightful - pictures of our …
Continue ReadingThe Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, during its nine year mission, accomplished much for the field of gamma ray astronomy. Here’s an overview of …
Continue ReadingThe Herschel Space Observatory has been in the pipes for a long time, and it’s only just been launched, promising to be the premier infrared …
Continue ReadingThe Hubble space telescope is responsible for some of the most fantastic pictures - and startling discoveries - in astronomy. As with any piece of …
Continue ReadingTrue online telescopes you can control are good for some people, but are not right for those who don’t want to wait for telescope time or for …
Continue ReadingAre you an amateur astronomer or space photographer? With online telescopes, observations that used to take hours of work with your own setup can now …
Continue ReadingDevelopment of the Keck telescope laid the groundwork for the giant telescopes being built and designed today. Keck has already made significant …
Continue ReadingViewing the night sky doesn’t always require a telescope. In fact, a good pair of binoculars can bring you astronomical views of planets and …
Continue ReadingIn 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 …
Continue ReadingThe James Webb telescope, scheduled to be launched in 2013, is a huge, infrared-optimized space telescope. It was formerly known as the “Next …
Continue ReadingWhat is the best beginner telescope available to amateur astronomers? Learn your options and how to choose the best telescope to observe the wonders …
Continue ReadingYou 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 …
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