Commentary Published: May 2009 Future optical technologies for telescopes Colin Cunningham Nature Photonics 3, 239–241 (2009) Cite this article ...

The National Observatory with a telescope that allows the public to view the stars directly across from the Acropolis. Credit: Dimboukas Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International The National ...

In the early 1600s, Dutch spectacle maker Jan Lippershey discovered that combining lenses could magnify distant objects.

It is set to reveal secrets previously beyond our grasp. Here, we delve into the first images taken by Rubin's telescope and what they are already showing us.

Object Details Author Land, Barbara Contents Hans Lippershey's ingenious spyglass -- Galileo's new window on the heavens -- Johannes Kepler, the nearsighted wizard -- Isaac Newton's reflecting ...

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Those types are refractors, reflectors and catadioptric telescopes. For beginners, refractor telescopes are often a popular choice due to their easy-to-maintain and use style.

Royal Mail has released images of 10 stamps being issued to celebrate the Royal Observatory’s foundation in 1675. Featured on the main set of six stamps are the Airy Transit Circle Telescope ...

Lick Observatory was completed in 1888 and quickly established itself as a leader in astronomical research. At its heart was the 36-inch Great Lick Refractor, which was once the world’s largest ...

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on November 25 captured an image of the Sombrero galaxy, which is similar to celestial objects tracked by the NICER telescope that is paused while undergoing repairs.

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists found a dusty disk surrounding the dying white dwarf creating the famous Ring Nebula.