Hackaday

3D Printing A Telescope Is Rewarding, Even If Not Always Cheaper

What can one expect from 3D printing an 8″ Newtonian telescope? [Molly Wakeling] shares her thoughts after doing exactly that ...
Astronomy

The history of the Ritchey-Chrétien telescope

George Willis Ritchey, a meticulous optician, pioneered advancements in telescope design, including concepts like cellular mirrors and thermal distortion reduction, significantly influencing modern ...
insider.si.edu

"Great Nebulae in the Constellation of Orion, The" (drawn from Nature with the Cambridge Telescope), (drawing)

[Exhibited under heading: "Architectural, Mechanical, and Art School Drawings" and under the sub-heading: "Astronomical Drawings." Entries 04240603 and 04240604 were exhibited together as: "'The great ...
Southeast Missourian

Radio telescopes draw tourists to West Virginia

GREEN BANK, W.Va. -- Rising out of the mist in this Appalachian valley, the stark white disc towers above the countryside, looking more like a flying saucer than the most advanced listening device in ...
Fast Company

These next-gen telescopes will make the James Webb look like a toy

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) started its science mission just a few weeks ago, surpassing all expectations while astonishing scientists and the public alike. Its infrared instruments and a ...