telescope : Science World Report

Apr 08, 2014 08:54 AM EDT

Sun, Mars and Earth Align Tonight! Discover How to See the Star Show

There will be a rare alignment of the sun, Mars and Earth tonight called "an opposition," which should provide some good viewing for those who want to see the rare site.

Feb 08, 2014 07:03 PM EST

NASA’s New Observation Platform Provides High-Altitude Precision for Space Instruments

High-altitude scientific balloons have previously been the most common tool for carrying telescopes into the stratosphere in order to give scientists a better look at their targets, specifically for the Earth, sun and stars. A new method of target viewing has been established for those who wish to t...

Sep 13, 2013 07:14 AM EDT

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Uncovers Largest Known Population of Star Clusters

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope recently discovered the largest known population of globular star clusters, measuring approximately 16,000 in number.

May 30, 2013 10:31 AM EDT

Planetary Resources Seeks Funds for Citizen-Controlled Space Telescope

Want a picture of yourself against the backdrop of Earth? It'll only be $25. Planetary Resources is offering incentives to those who donate to their Kickstarter project which aims to eventually launch a citizen-controlled space telescope into orbit.

May 29, 2013 07:29 AM EDT

Moon Telescope Will Show Stars, Galaxies and Earth from Lunar Surface on the Internet

A telescope is set to launch to the moon in 2015 and will allow the public to go on the Internet and view the Earth from the lunar surface.

May 23, 2013 12:46 PM EDT

ESO Very Large Telescope Celebrates 15 Years with Spectacular Nebula Image

ESO's Very Large Telescope has been working for 15 years--and now it's celebrating its birthday with a newly released image. The instrument has captured a spectacular stellar nursery that reveals thick clumps of dust silhouetted against the pink glowing gas cloud known to astronomers as IC 2944.

Apr 13, 2013 11:20 PM EDT

Hawaii Approves Project to Build World’s Largest Optical Telescope

Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources has given green light to one of the most daring scientific projects the Pacific paradise archipelago has undertaken.