Would whatever entity that controls the Hubble Space Telescope be willing to turn over control of it after it’s decommissioned? Could it be turned into a simpler, cheaper to run space telescope? Or recommissioned for other astronomical work, like looking for near earth objects or something?
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Could a private person or company buy the Hubble Telescope after it’s decommissioned & keep it working?
How do we use a telescope?
Where can I read about it.Do I have to join an astronomy club to learn. And how can i find about a local astronomy club. Can my elementary school kids join an astronomy club ?
Please help.
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Amateur Astronomy – Telescope question?
I had the strangest dream last night that blew me away and it’s made me want to get into astronomy as a hobby.
Basically I want to be able to know the constellations, see them clearly through a telescope, see the planets clearly, the moon etc.
Where do I start? Book suggestions please?
There are so...
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How to Use a Telescope – Reflector Telescopes an Introduction
Telescopes are of two main types – reflectors and refractors. The fundamental difference between both types is the kind of glasses used for light collection. Refractors use lenses while reflectors use mirrors. Going back to school physics, it is obvious that light from distant bodies, like celestial objects, comes at us as a parallel...
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need help in the light-gathering power of the telescope (astronomy)?
The Observatory 40 cm telescope has a focal ratio of f/10.
a) What is the light-gathering power of this telescope relative to that of a single human eye? Use a pupil diameter of 7 mm.
b) What is the diffraction-limited angular resolution (in arc-seconds) of this telescope for a wavelength of 480 nm?
c) What would be...
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Why do they say the Hubble Telescope can look into the past?
I’ve heard that scientists have said that the Hubble Telescope can see so far that it looks into the past. What does this mean exactly?
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Can You Look at the Sun Without a Telescope?
Warning – never ever look at the Sun directly with your telescope. There are ways to see the Sun with your telescope, but you do not want to look directly at the Sun as it will end in most possible catastrophe.
Such a stark warning is necessary. As an example of the power of the...
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Proposal for Next Big Telescope Puzzles Some Astronomers (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – NEW YORK — Some astrophysicists were a bit puzzled by the
choice of a $1.6 billion infrared space telescope as the top priority for the
next decade of astronomy, even if they mostly agreed with other projects laid
out in an influential report released Friday.
View full post on Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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Is it possible to view any planets with a telescope I could buy at the local astronomy store?
I want to see a planet like Mars or Jupiter on a clear sky with a telescope bought at a local store, is that even possible?
I would be viewing on a clear sky of course away from city lights.
If so will there be any detail to the planet , would i be able to...
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First telescope for Astronomy?
Im looking for my first telescope for astronomy . Needs to be under £100 ($150) and would like good quality , good detail telescope . Any suggestions??
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Who is the Hubble telescope named after?
Who is the Hubble telescope named after and what does he do in a Living?
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How to Make a Telescope: Tips and Guidelines for Beginners
Making a telescope is an extraordinarily rewarding experience because it crosses several different realms of experience. The first reward for you is the fun of making something. And the second reward is the sheer pleasure of using what you made to explore the universe. And you also get the added benefits of saving some...
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