Telescopes

Astronomers honor Galileo with a telescopic jackpot - The State

Astronomers honor Galileo with a telescopic jackpot The State WASHINGTON — Astronomers this year are about to get a windfall of new and improved telescopes of unprecedented power with which to explore the universe. ... and more »

Ham radio operators shoot for the moon - San Francisco Chronicle

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Ham radio operators shoot for the moon San Francisco Chronicle Signals from there will go to the moon and back to any one of a dozen other radio telescopes at places like Morehead State University in Kentucky, ... A Ham Radio Weekend for Talking to the MoonNew York Times all 163 news articles »

Telescope finds space blobs are pubescent galaxies - The Associated Press

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Telescope finds space blobs are pubescent galaxies The Associated Press A new study using NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory and other space and ground telescopes comes up with an explanation for these high-energy glowing blobs ... Galaxies Coming Of Age In Cosmic BlobsScience Daily (press release) Blobs, black holes, and exploding stars!Discover Magazine Astronomers unravel secrets of space blobsmsnbc.com Insciences Organisation all 232 news articles »

Frank J. Low dies at 75; one of the fathers of infrared astronomy - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Frank J. Low dies at 75; one of the fathers of infrared astronomy Los Angeles Times Frank J. Low, a father of infrared astronomy, mounted telescopes onto planes to improve their effectiveness. Low developed and distributed sensors for ... and more »

Go-Science Telescope Camp - WNCT

WNCT	Go-Science Telescope Camp WNCT Go-Science is holding a “telescope making campâ€� all week at ECU. This is the first camp of its kind in North Carolina. ... and more »

Herschel Opens Its Infrared Eyes - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Herschel Opens Its Infrared Eyes Jet Propulsion Laboratory Because the two telescopes are able to see, for the most part, different wavelengths of light, their results complement each other, highlighting the ... and more »

The Exoplanet Sleuth Behind NASA's Kepler Mission - Space.com

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The Exoplanet Sleuth Behind NASA's Kepler Mission Space.com He and his friends built telescopes and cameras to photograph the stars. In the summertime, they rode their bicycles to the Yerkes Observatory at nearby ... and more »

Space Telescope Photo Gallery - NASA's Kepler, Hubbler, ESA's ...
Some of the most important telescopes ever created are now floating in space. The following images show some of the spectacular sights astronomers have been able to glimpse through the new hardware.

What You Need To Get Into Backyard Astronomy? » Telescopes For ...
Telescopes For Sale * Buy Telescopes * Meade Telescopes - Buy telescopes, find telescopes for sale such as Orion, Meade, Celestron + learn how to use a telescope. See the telescope buying guide before buying a telescope.

The Smell of Telescopes, by Rhys Hughes
A review of The Smell of Telescopes by Rhys Hughes.

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Of Telescopes and Ticks: How Mount Wilson Observatory Became an ...
An astronomer's mysterious malady became a golden opportunity for a medical entomologist.

Telescopes for Schools | Portal to the Universe
To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, the Society for Popular Astronomy in the UK thought it would be a great idea to be able to give free telescopes to schools throughout the UK. This show tells the story of how it was done ...

Aussie telescopes join global networked space imaging project ...
Australian researchers will join their counterparts from 13 countries to demonstrate a way of generating cosmic radio images up to 100 times clearer than is possible from the best optical telescopes.

Astronomy lecture July 2 at Sam Noble museum (The Norman Transcript)
For a novice stargazer just beginning to observe the night sky, it can be confusing and discouraging without the proper information to help him or her get oriented. Getting involved with a local astronomy club that has an ongoing program to assist the novice can mean the difference between a life-long love of the science and losing the spark.

Galaxies Coming of Age in Cosmic Blobs (SpaceRef)
The "coming of age" of galaxies and black holes has been pinpointed, thanks to new data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes. This discovery helps resolve the true nature of gigantic blobs of gas observed around very young galaxies.

The cosmos will be the star of the party (Stephenville Empire-Tribune)
Lipan Astronomy and Space Society (LASS) will host the International Year of Astronomy Public Star Party Friday at Optimist-Jaycee Park. The amateur astronomy club will host public observations of the moon, Saturn and many other celestial objects through binoculars and telescopes from 8:30-11 p.m.

Tularosa library star party deemed a success (Alamogordo Daily News)
The Tularosa Public Library conducted its first Star Party Friday night at the Tularosa Community Center Ball Field and it was deemed a success. "The night was very cloudy, which somewhat limited the turnout, but I was amazed that 35 people came," said library director Randi Northrop.

Keck Study Sheds New Light on 'Dark' Gamma-ray Bursts (SpaceRef)
Keck Study Sheds New Light on 'Dark' Gamma-ray Bursts

Delano 4th of July events schedule (Delano Eagle)
GoldStar Carnival opens at 5 p.m. Arm Band Special (unlimited rides with a $22 arm band) from 5 to 10 p.m. Kiddie Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Delano City Hall. Registration is 6 to 6:30 p.m. Prizes for best costume in Patriotic, Sports, Cartoons, and Miscellaneous categories.

Delano 4th to offer wrestling, star gazing, parades, more (Delano Eagle)
Delano's giant 4th of July celebration, July 1 to 4, will offer new wrinkles in entertainment this year for families, sports and music enthusiasts and anyone looking for a long weekend of fun.