Did China really do it! I didn’t think that it would be possible so soon. Wow, and here to say we worked so hard on the Hubble. The Hubble telescope was N.A.S.A.’s greatest projects and China, is to believe, created something more advanced. But, did China actually do it? Is there a telescope more...
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Did China create a telescope far more advanced then the Hubble?
astronomy telescope question?
Does a telescope of 6 cm diameter and focal length of 100 cm have a larger light-gathering power than a telescope of 5 cm diameter and focal length of 50 cm?
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I am starting to like astronomy and i was wondering what kind of telescope i should get.?
The prick would probley be around 200-250 dollars the price would be around 200-300 dollars.
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how does the hubble telescope see so far?
Okay, I love space. My desktop background is of a nebula 6000 light years away. My sister thinks that the whole thing is made up beacuse how can we see that far away. Is there a simple laymens explanation for how the hubble telescope sees so far.
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How Galileo?s Telescope Changed Astronomy
Before Galileo turned his telescope toward the night sky the act of astronomy was pretty much an astrological pursuit where objects and motions of object in the sky were explained using ancient and archaic understandings of the universe and how it works.
But he didn’t just observe and note new objects in the...
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Need technical resources for the Hubble Telescope?
I am writing a 10 page essay for my Engineering class and I need to write about the engineering involved in building the telescope (in particular, the lens and actual telescope). I need to use technical resources explaining how the hubble works and am having troubles finding any online.
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Telescope purchase help: for night view, Alabama, new to astronomy, search software, 6-8 hundred price range?
My 10 year old twins are enthralled with the night sky. We live at a decent viewing location in south Alabama and I want them to reach for the stars. I feel like I am reading Greek when comparing scopes. If you have a suggestion for a specific brand and model in the $6-8...
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Best astronomy telescope for viewing Saturn’s rings, around £100?
It’s my boyfriend’s birthday on Tuesday, and I know nothing about telescopes or astronomy! I originally wanted to buy him binoculars, but now I’m not sure, as I’ve read that you can’t see Saturn’s rings through binoculars, and this ability is very important to him. ANy advice would be great, thanks! My budget could...
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How was the Hubble telescope invented?
How was the Hubble telescope invented, what gave them the idea to make such a thing , did any telescopes come before that helped them develop this idea? Has the technology world gained anything from the invention , has it lead to anything greater being invented ?
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why are we not allowed to look at lunar landing sites with the hubble telescope?
you can buy time to use the hubble telescope but federal law bands the use to study the moon unless you are santioned by the military..why? maybe it is part of a cover up..like there are no landing sites to study, because it never happened?
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how do i choose a good telescope for astronomy?
any link to a really in depth article or site that really explains step by step how to choose an astronomy telescope is what im after. id want to be able to see the planets..saturns rings, jupiters red spot etc, any advice or help appreciated ok im in east anglia england uk id be...
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