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How robots could build a telescope on the moon

After Arecibo collapsed, radio astronomers faced a choice: rebuild the past, or build something radical. One bold idea is the ...
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Scientists want to build telescopes on the moon for up to $10 billion to see more of the universe than the James Webb Space Telescope

They may have to compete with entrepreneurs flocking to the moon for business and mining. Gazing at the moon, you may see a face or a round of cheese, but some astronomers see the ideal spot for their ...
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I Built a Double Barrel Telescope — Here’s How It Works (and Why)

Take a behind-the-scenes look at my custom-built double barrel telescope! Discover the design, engineering, and reasons behind this unique setup, and see how it enhances astrophotography performance.
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10-year-old Chinese boy builds working telescope from cardboard for $4

Zhuang Mingyang, a 10-year-old boy from Guangdong Province, has amazed Chinese social media users after building a working ...
Hackaday

DIY Telescope Uses Maker Tools

You’ve got a laser cutter. You’ve got a 3D printer. What do you make? [Ayushmaan45] suggests a telescope. The modest instrument isn’t going to do serious astronomy with only 8X worth of optics, but it ...
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Why Scientists Want To Build A Giant Telescope On The Moon

"Because it's awesome" might very well be one of the reasons scientists want to build a giant telescope on the moon, and they wouldn't be wrong; it absolutely would be awesome. Fortunately, there are ...
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Public Asked For Money To Build Space Telescope

SEATTLE (AP) - The people who want to send robots into space to mine precious metals from asteroids have found another way to use the expensive technology they are developing for their space venture.