Explore the controversial telescope design that even its maker questioned. We break down the spot diagram to uncover the optics behind the criticism and what it means for your viewing experience.
A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is allowing astronomers to examine the complex and turbulent final stages of a dying star's life. The snapshot above showcases NGC 1514, ...
The telescope has pro gressed from a simple lead tube with two lenses used by Galileo to the incredibly complex, $1.5 billion Hubble Space Telescope orbiting 380 miles above the Earth. PHOTO (BLACK & ...