On Sunday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stuffed with cargo carried a brand new NASA telescope into space, where it was observed deploying in Sun-synchronous orbit, the agency later confirmed. Dubbed ...

Eric and Wendy Schmidt are backing a start-up-like approach to building a giant space telescope and powerful ground observatories. By Kenneth Chang Kenneth Chang reported on the unveiling of Schmidt ...

Prior to World War II the vast majority of telescopes built around the world were funded by wealthy people with an interest in the heavens above. However, after the war, two significant developments ...

On Nov. 25, engineers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center successfully joined the two main segments of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, officially completing the construction of an observatory ...

It's a delicate process in which science meets craftsmanship in the Chilean desert. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking ...

Spotting Earth-like planets is nearly impossible with conventional telescopes, but researchers propose a bold fix: a rectangular design that can separate a planet’s faint glow from its blinding star.

Welcome to a unique and creative showcase that will leave you inspired and amazed! In this YouTube video, we're bringing together a delightful trio of artistry: Homemade Mirrors, a Scorpio Barbie ...

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory is set to unveil its first imagery at a livestreamed event today, showcasing cosmic phenomena on an unprecedented scale. This marks the ...

Scenes of nebulas in the Milky Way, a cluster of galaxies and thousands of new asteroids are a teaser of how the U.S.-funded observatory on a mountain in Chile will transform astronomy. In this image ...

Staff at the European Southern Observatory have a system to clean the La Silla Observatory's delicate mirrors without breaking them. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Telescopes are great tools for observing the heavens, or even surrounding landscapes if you have the right vantage point. You don’t have to be a professional to build one though; you can make all ...