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Nothing but the Facts About Big Bang TelescopesThe Hubble Space Telescope will soon be replaced with a new generation of telescopes that dwarf Hubble in mirror size and exploration expectations.
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Facts About TelescopesWhat are telescopes? What have they discovered? This article gives you the facts and more.
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Aspiring Astronomer? Here Are Three of the Best Telescopes for BeginnersIf you're ready to pursue your passion with the stars and take a casual interest in astronomy to the next level, here are a few the best telescopes to consider.
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2 of the Best Telescopes for BeginnersIf you are a beginner in astronomy and want to know what telescopes you should get, here are two really good choices.
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3 Top Telescopes for Beginning AstronomersThese three very different telescopes are all viable options for beginning and amateur astronomers for your back yard.
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Best Telescopes for Kids to UseFrom easy on the budget to easy-to-use, these three telescopes will make any kid a backyard astronomer in no time. -
Different Types of TelescopesOur human eye could not read the writing on a nickel 200 feet away. We would need aperture and magnification for this. We would need a telescope.
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Optics - From Telescopes to the Human EyeOptical instruments have helped us to understand the universe. Telescopes have revealed details of distant bodies in space. And microscopes have disclosed many of nature's former secrets, such as the structure of living cells.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Reflecting TelescopesIf you want to buy a telescope, you will have to choose between reflecting and refracting designs. Reflecting telescopes have numerous advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other other type. This article will...
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GOTO and Computer Controlled TelescopesGOTO telescopes are one of the more recent innovations in astronomy in recent years, allowing new telescope users to find objects in the night sky they might otherwise never be able to find.
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Telescopes: Lab ReportA lab report detailing differences between small and large astronomical telescopes
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Types of Telescopes: Narrowing Your Focus when Choosing a TelescopeIf you're looking for a telescope, you'll need to figure out what kind to get before anything else! This article outlines the major types of telescopes to help you narrow your "focus".
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Robotic Telescopes, the Gateway to Desktop AstronomyThe arrival of robotic telescopes and their member organizations allows everyone to access the universe from their home computers.
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Telescopes: The Basic Principle of OperationAn article describing the basic principle of operation of the telescope, major types of telescopes and tips for the amateur enthusiast.
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Best Telescopes for BeginnersInformation and tips on where to purchase a beginners telescope.
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The Imaging Series: Optical TelescopesLearn how an optical telescope enables the eye to see fainter and smaller objects.
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Kepler, Hubble, and the Great Observatories: Telescopes in SpaceA quick overview of the Great Observatories and other space telescope programs operated by NASA, for people trying to understand the latest announcements about space discoveries. -
A Few of the Best Telescopes for BeginnersPurchasing that first telescope can be an exciting time. Taking the time to evaluate the scope before dropping serious cash can help alleviate the frustration often involved in beginning to look at the stars.
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Konus Telescopes: Wonderful Gifts for Junior AstronomersFor those of you with children who love to look at and study the stars, this article is on a telescope that is made just for them! -
Alternate Uses for Toilet Paper Rolls: Telescopes, Hair Tie Holders and MoreFun and creative ways to reuse toilet paper rolls.
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The Telescopes of Hawaii, Windows on the UniverseMauna Kea the dormant volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is the best site in the world to do astronomy. When you visit the big island you can take a sunset tour of the mountain, with views of Maui and the Pacific, followed by a night of a million stars. -
Report from 2050: Cloudy Skies Frustrate StargazersMost ground-based telescopes declared "worthless" (part of "Reports from 2050," a series of imagined reports from the year 2050, supported by current news, facts and scientific predictions). -
Meade LX200GPS Telescope Review: Good for Beginners?There are many different models of Meade Telescopes, for everyone from amateurs to seasoned professionals, and the Meade LX200GPS is one of those.
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Five Ways People Have Watched the Stars Through HistoryWe've come a long way in how we observe the sky over time - we started with plain eyesight, and now we have telescopes in space. -
Choosing Your Child's First TelescopeThree telescopes that are perfect for the beginner astronomer - children and adults alike.
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Why NASA Hasn't Been Able to Find Earthlike PlanetsIncreasingly powerful telescopes have been searching for planets orbiting around other stars since the early 1990s, and we have now found hundreds of other planets. But so far, few look like anything like Earth. Here's (maybe) why. -
Jupiter Gets Bombarded on July 20 as World Remembers Apollo 11In the morning hours of July 20, 2009 something big struck Jupiter. Thanks to Australian amateur astronomer, Anthony Wesley, the NASA telescopes in Hawaii were able to photograph the impact of the object striking Jupiter's South Polar Region. -
The Imaging Series: The Human EyeBefore learning how telescopes work, it's important to have a basic understand of how the human eye works.
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3 Closet Stars from the SunWe live in a universe covered with a countless number of star. Many of them are too far away to see even with the most powerful telescopes. Here is a summary of the three closest stars to our sun. -
Telescope Buying GuideLearn about the different types of telescopes and what they are good for and which ones give you the best bang for your buck.
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How to Use the Telescope as a BeginnerThink about being able to see everything in the night skies better than you can with your naked eye. You can accomplish this with the help of telescopes and this is a truly fascinating hobby.
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Jr. Astronomer: Taking a Look at the Planet SaturnTo take a look at the night sky and see the wonders to behold will take your breath away. Let's take Saturn for instance. In even the smallest of telescopes, one look at this ringed planet can keep you amazed for hours. -
NASA's WISE Infrared Telescope Shows Us a Different Night SkyAstronomers have made enormous leaps in understanding the cosmos within the last century, examining the stars with radio, X-ray, and infrared telescopes that collect information at much higher frequencies than we can see.
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Chief Priests and Lawyers Did the Seer inChief priests and lawyers did the seer in - Section 24 "The Tao of Mark". This text telescopes the end that Jesus faced in the text of the Gospel of Mark. In the original text the resurrection is not mentioned. -
December 3: Holidays and Celebrations TodayDecember 3rd is a holiday for telescopes, gift making, hugs and more. Duos, jazz fans and others mark December 3rd as a special day for many reasons. Here are several popular December 3rd holidays (arranged alphabetically). -
Asteroids Will Pass by Earth with No Affect on September 8, 2010In this wonderful age of technology, why such short notice about the asteroids passing by? If nothing else, those with telescopes would like to plan an asteroid party. -
White House to Celebrate World Space Week with Star PartyIn 1999 the United Nations declared the first World Space Week and the event has been held annually ever since. This year President Obama will invite middle school children to a Star Party with telescopes on the White House lawn. -
Fun Things to Do in Palm Desert, CaliforniaThe tour guides will show you how to use the high powered telescopes and sky binoculars. Kids will be amazed to see the heavens and God's creation right before their eyes.
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Microsoft Worldwide Telescope VS. Google Sky: Which Space Map is Better?Google and Microsoft certainly seem to be acting peaceful over the fact that they're both now competing with one another with free software showcasing stunning Hubble telescope images. But, then again, I hear the Star Wars theme playing somewhere. -
The Florida Low Vision Eye DoctorBioptic glasses are one such device. Somewhat like regular bifocals on steroids, these actually have miniature telescopes mounted on them or within then that the wearer can look through in order to concentrate on activities that require acute close central vision.
