The Richard F Caris Mirror Lab in Tucson is actually attached to the UA football stadium, with some parts being below seats ...

Researchers have developed a new way to use femtosecond laser pulses to fabricate the high-precision ultrathin mirrors required for high-performance x-ray telescopes. The technique could help improve ...

Mirrors are a critical part of any space telescope, and the James Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors are made of a special element that will enable it to withstand the rigors of space and see farther back ...

ELMORE, Ohio — Kellie Fowler was a child living in Florida when her family pulled alongside the road to watch Apollo 11 launch from the Kennedy Space Center. Days later they saw Neil Armstrong’s ...

When scientists are looking into space, the more they can see, the easier it is to piece together the puzzle of the cosmos. The James Webb Space Telescope’s mirror blanks have now been constructed.

When it comes to telescopes and how powerful they are for looking deep into the cosmos, there are lots of factors to consider. Such as the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum the telescope operate ...

In May 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) encountered a problem. The giant observatory, perched 1 million miles from Earth, has a honeycomb-like configuration of mirror panels to see the ...

You may not be familiar with the name Roger Angel, but if there were ever a scientist with a creative streak a mile wide, it would be he. Angel is an astronomer. He's famous for developing an entirely ...

Aug. 31—CANTON — A massive 11-foot-wide mirror, created in Canton, is installed at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The mirror will help scientists identify potentially harmful asteroids and ...

Astronomers must brave a 10-hour drive into the Himalayas to get there. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The world's largest ...