Those readers who have dabbled with astronomical imaging will be familiar with the technique of taking multiple images and then…
NASA and its commercial partners are working on deformable mirrors (DM) that will allow next-generation telescopes to directly observe exoplanets.
Many a space enthusiast first became interested in the topic when they saw some astounding picture taken by one of…
Ever since the telescope was invented in 1608, astronomers have striven for bigger and better telescopes. When it comes to…
Astronomers have discovered two known interstellar objects (ISO), ‘Oumuamua and 21/Borisov. But there could be thousands of these objects passing…
The James Webb Space Telescope is widely considered to be better than the Hubble Space Telescope. But the JWST doesn't…
We're all basking in the success of the James Webb Space Telescope. It's fulfilling its promise as our most powerful…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has only been operational for just over a year, but this isn’t stopping the…
As the next round of giant observatories nears completion, astronomers are starting to ponder what comes next. One exciting location…
Space telescopes use traditional polished mirrors like ground telescopes, which are heavy, unwieldy, and expensive to build. A new type…