Tag: astronomy history
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The Evolution of Ground-Based Observatories: From Galileo to the Thirty Meter Telescope
Observatories have long stood as the sentinels of astronomical discovery, translating the faintest whispers of the cosmos into revelations about our universe. Since Galileo Galilei first pointed his small refracting telescope skyward in 1609, ground-based observatories have undergone a remarkable evolution, fueled by technological innovation and scientific curiosity. The earliest observatories, such as the Royal…
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Exploring the Legacy of the Hubble Space Telescope
Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has dramatically transformed our understanding of the universe. Orbiting above the distortion of Earth’s atmosphere, Hubble has captured breathtaking images and delivered crucial scientific data, leading to monumental discoveries in astronomy. A Window into the Universe Hubble was named after American astronomer Edwin Hubble, who demonstrated…
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