telescope
Coverage of telescope in the Nexus archive.
- Guy who took photo of Jupiter with a Game Boy Camera and giant telescope publishes DIY tutorial
A man used a Game Boy Camera and a large telescope to capture an image of Jupiter and released a DIY tutorial. The project highlights a creative use of retro technology for astronomical imaging.
- Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
A telescope has discovered the most distant quasars ever identified. These quasars are powered by supermassive black holes located at the centers of early galaxies.
- NASA launches robotic mission to save telescope falling back to Earth
NASA launched a three-armed robotic spacecraft into orbit to rescue a telescope at risk of crashing back to Earth. The mission aims to prevent the telescope from falling to Earth.
- NASA launches historic rescue mission to save falling telescope
NASA launched a historic rescue mission to prevent an aging telescope from falling toward Earth. The mission was reported by CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood.
- Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope in danger of crashing back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft launched into orbit to rescue a NASA telescope at risk of crashing back to Earth.
- Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft is on a rescue mission to save a NASA telescope that’s at risk of crashing back to Earth. The telescope is in danger of falling to Earth without intervention.
- Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope
Nasa has launched a mission to deploy a robot designed to intercept a falling space telescope in mid-orbit and redirect it to prevent burning up. The robot aims to catch the telescope and send it back to a safe trajectory.
- A planet, an observatory and the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence
On June 3, 1769, astronomers in Philadelphia observed the transit of Venus, with David Rittenhouse using a homemade telescope. The American Philosophical Society now houses his telescope, which is considered likely the first made in America.
- NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
NASA is initiating a $30 million salvage operation to rescue a telescope from falling to Earth, with a robotic lifesaver set to launch as early as this week.
- What telescope could cause our astrophotography expert to break their hard-and-fast rule about not traveling with a telescope? This one! Now even cheaper in this Prime Day telescope deal
An astrophotography expert is breaking their rule against traveling with a telescope due to a Prime Day deal offering it at a lower price. The telescope is highlighted as a discounted option during the Prime Day sale.
- NASA's Swift Boost mission will launch later this month to rescue a falling telescope
NASA's Swift Boost mission is set to launch later this month to rescue a falling space telescope. The mission aims to address the telescope's descent and prevent its loss.
- Moon to block DC’s view of Venus on Wednesday afternoon
The Moon will occult Venus during daylight hours in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, visible from 3:48 to 5:13 EDT. Observers are advised to use optical aids like binoculars or telescopes with caution to avoid sun exposure, as the event is rare and best captured with zoom lenses or telescopes.
- Don't wait for the full moon: Here's when the moon looks best through a telescope
The article advises stargazers that the full moon is not the ideal time to view the moon through a telescope. Instead, the best viewing occurs during other lunar phases when shifting sunlight creates optimal surface detail visibility for telescope observation.
- How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good
Comet PanSTARRS is visible tonight for a rare celestial event before it disappears. The article features an image showing an observer using a telescope and depictions of comets.