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How Telescopes Work
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For centuries, curious observers have probed the heavens with the aid of telescopes. Today, both amateur and professional scopes magnify images in a variety of ways.
Radio Telescope Image Gallery
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The radio telescope pictures in this gallery feature observatories around the world. See radio telescope pictures and the astronomers who use them.
How can a telescope see through time?
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Light travels pretty rapidly, but when it comes to faraway galaxies, that light takes a while to reach our telescopes. In fact, the light you see might actually be from billions of years ago.
How the James Webb Space Telescope Works
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will look back in time to see the earliest stars in creation, and serve as the premier deep space observatory for the next decade. Ready to meet the mighty Webb?
What was the first telescope that humans launched into space?
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The history of space exploration is full of firsts: first animal in space, first human on the moon, first probe to reach mars. But as they say, you've got to look before you leap. So what was the first telescope launched into space?
How do I build a telescope at home?
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How do I build a telescope at home? Use these step-by-step instructions.
Where Is the Hubble Telescope and How Does It Work?
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The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most amazing machines in orbit right now. Learn more about the Hubble Space Telescope and how it works.
Is the American Flag Still on the Moon? Objects Astronauts Left Behind
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Apollo astronauts left a lot of stuff behind on the moon. Can you see any of that from Earth, even with a telescope?
What is astrophotography?
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If your idea of photographing the stars has nothing to do with Hollywood, you might be interested in astrophotography -- the sky's literally the limit.
How the 'Wow!' Signal Works
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In 1977, SETI volunteer Jerry Ehman saw a transmission so exciting he circled it on paper and wrote the word "Wow!" It seemed to indicate a message from outer space. But what was it really?