The modern telescope is a window into the universe, a sophisticated paintbrush in the hands of skilled astronomers that brings the fantastical wonders of the cosmos into view. The maximum practicable lens size in a refracting telescope is around 1 m. The world’s largest refracting telescope is at Yerkes Observatory in the U.S., with a 1.02-m lens. The human eye’s …
Science & technology | It does what it says on the tin The Extremely Large Telescope will transform astronomy It will be the world’s biggest optical telescope by far—and a powerful time machine Your browser does not support this video. ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope construction site Video: G. Hüdepohl/ESO I t is the colours of a sunset that inspire Joseph …
