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The telescope and its magnifying power changed astronomy forever. Galileo's telescope allowed him to magnify the planets, just points of light to the unaided eye, into bright discs covered in ...

Let’s take a look at some of the astronomy apps that are available, as well as a few others which, while they aren’t anything to do with astronomy, will definitely make your time under the ...

SNA Displays' ASTRO offers brightness control with real-time weather analysis, now standard for new projects. Launching in ...

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Astronomy and astrophysics are the study of objects and phenomena that are found beyond our solar system. This combines theoretical simulations and observation with both terrestrial and space ...

How do you find a comet that could pose a threat to Earth but hasn't passed our planet in the last 200 years or more? You look for its footprint. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter ...

Dec. 9, 2024 — New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest that a new feature in the universe -- not a flaw in telescope measurements -- may be behind the decade-long mystery of ...

The best telescopes for beginners are a great place to start your astronomy journey. Get your new kit set up before Mars reaches opposition in January. The best telescopes for beginners are a ...