In just 15 minutes, your class will transform everyday household items into a functional scientific instrument, connecting history directly with practical physics. To begin this exciting astronomy ...

When you look at the night sky, do you ever wonder what's going on out there? On a clear night with a dark sky, if moonlight doesn't wash it out, sometimes you can see the arc of the Milky Way. The ...

How do I make a telescope? Did you know you can build your own telescope? All you need are two lenses and a few common household items. Depending on your crafting experience, you can complete this fun ...

A person kneels on a platform reaching down toward a large, circular container full of glass pieces. To build the Giant Magellan Telescope, engineers constructed seven massive mirrors, the largest ...

Later this year, a prototype telescope is slated to land on the moon. It could usher in a new era of lunar radio astronomy.

Space-based telescopes are remarkable. Their view isn't obscured by the weather in our atmosphere, and so they can capture incredibly detailed images of the heavens. Unfortunately, they are quite ...