She arrived on the front end of what was going to become a blazing meteor of innovation in astronomy. As she entered the field ... The next leap came with another new technology, adaptive optics (AO), ...

Tucson, AZ, December 12, 2024 - 4D Technology, a subsidiary of Onto Innovation, announced today the production release of the new one-megapixel (1 MP), high-resolution AccuFiz® Short Wavelength ...

The innovation is based on the same mirror technology used in advanced telescopes for astronomy ... The mirror optics can handle multi-kilowatt laser power, and with the help of computer vision ...

Historians recognize Ibn al-Haytham, who lived in present-day Iraq between 965 and 1039 A.D., as the first optical scientist. He invented the pinhole camera, discovered the laws of refraction, and ...

Across the past century science has reached an understanding of the cosmos that is as profound as it is precise. Much remains unknown, such as the true nature of the dark matter that dominates ...

These events present us with our first astronomy puzzle of the first Christmas: How could King Herod’s own advisors have been unaware of a star so bright and obvious that it could have led the wise ...

In this guide, we’ve curated the best binoculars for astronomy beginners and seasoned astronomers alike. Whether you're hoping to see Jupiter when it reaches opposition this month or want to ...

The best telescope unlocks the wonders of the universe right from your backyard and beyond. "There are telescopes tailored to all sorts of celestial objects. The general rule of thumb being a ...

Adaptive optics is a branch of optics and photonics that uses light-controlling components to actively correct distortion in an incoming image. These distortions can occur when light from an ...

I've tried and tested many telescopes over the years to ensure you're choosing the right kit for you. These top five Cyber Monday and Black Friday steals offer superb views of planets, galaxies ...