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Telescopes from Invention to Today
Telescopes from Invention to Today
Telescopes serve as a gateway to discovery. They capture the imagination of children and professionals alike. The development of telescopes has led to countless discoveries, both terrestrial and ...
Diffraction Spikes from Telescope Secondary Mirror Spiders
Diffraction Spikes from Telescope Secondary Mirror Spiders
Stars. They are gazed at and wished upon. They have biblical, cultural, and scientific meaning. Stars retain a level of mystique regardless of wisdom or creed despite knowing they are simply balls of gas. ...
Mirrors and the James Webb Space Telescope: Probing the Origins of the Universe
Mirrors and the James Webb Space Telescope: Probing the Origins of the Universe
Work with Mirrors in Advanced Scientific Disciplines Many times when people think of mirrors they fail to think about their advanced scientific applications. However, telescopes and other devices contain ...
Applications of Infrared Sensors
Applications of Infrared Sensors
From night vision cameras to powerful telescopes, the range of applications involving infrared technology is vast. In the previous article, we covered the basics of infrared technology and the types of ...
Telescopes: the Instruments of Cosmic Espionage
Telescopes: the Instruments of Cosmic Espionage
The nightly sky has fascinated early humans and modern research scientists alike. Many wonder what is out there and look to the sky for answers to questions like: are we alone? Due to the vast scale of the ...