Though still only in the prototype stage, this flat lens could one day be used on space telescopes, and perhaps even on ...

China has put forth a proposal to construct a large radio telescope array on the far side of the moon. For the last few years ...

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Now, researchers have developed an innovative flat lens that promises to revolutionize telescope design by reducing weight and improving image quality. Lenses have always worked by bending light ...

The best telescopes allow you to observe the night sky in more detail. The best telescopes unlock the wonders of the night sky right from your backyard and beyond. Bring the Moon and planets into ...

A major milestone with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has been reached with the installation of the telescope's enormous eye — ...

The $488 million observatory is set to launch at the end of this month on a two-year mission to map the entire celestial sky.

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On the surface, the Odyssey Pro looks like most telescopes. It uses a traditional Newtonian reflector design to gather light with a mirror diameter of 85mm and a focal length of 320mm, resulting ...

The Einstein Telescope's glass vibration sensors will enable precise gravitational wave detection, marking a significant ...

The infrared telescope and its detectors have a distinct design of three cone-shaped layers of photon shields that allow it to operate at temperatures of minus 350 degrees Fahrenheit. The design ...