Observatories
Astronomy Cast Episode 317: Observatories
Have you ever wondered what it's like to visit one of the big research observatories, like Keck, Gemini, or the…
Podcast: The Arecibo Observatory
The mighty Arecibo Radio Observatory is one of the most powerful radio telescopes ever built – it’s certainly the larger…
Cosmic Ink-blot Test: Can You See the Gecko in Space?
A small, isolated dark nebula known as a Bok globule was described as “a drop of ink on the luminous…
A Cosmic Rose for Your Spacey Valentine
We space-nerds like to express our amorous feelings, just like the rest of the population (although admittedly some of need…
Bush Fires Damage Australian Observatory
The Siding Springs Observatory complex has suffered damage from wild fires burning across New South Wales, Australia. An initial assessment,…
Timelapse From Inside a Telescope
This timelapse is different than most because it allows you to see the actions of the South African Large Telescope…
With Proposed Cuts, Can the US Continue to be a Leader in Astronomy? Q & A with NOAO Director David Silva
The Kitt Peak Observatory Last week, a report issued by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Astronomical Sciences suggested de-funding…
ERGO – Students Sign up to Build the World’s Largest Telescope!
Inspired by SETI Chief, Jill Tarter's 2009 TED 'Prize Wish' to "Empower Earthlings everywhere to become active participants in the…
Behind the Scenes of SOFIA – The World’s Most Remarkable Observatory
[/caption] One of the most remarkable observatories in the world does its work not on a mountaintop, not in space,…
Accident Damages Mirror on Telescope Slated for Dark Energy Camera
[/caption] An accident at the Blanco 4m telescope at Chile’s Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory has severely damaged a secondary mirror.…