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Questions tagged [telescope]

Telescopes are devices that collect data (usually electromagnetic spectrum, visible or otherwise) to better resolve distant objects.

Questions about devices that collect information, usually in the electromagnetic spectrum (Infra red, Visible light, Ultra violet, Gamma Ray, X-Ray) about distant objects with the goal of better discerning the objects.

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Can multiple space telescopes be grouped together to explore the space

On Earth one can group multiple telescopes to observe a specific region. They can be moved around and focus different areas. Also they give a higher resolution of the area they observe. Would this be possible for telescopes that are not located on…
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Has any ground-based telescope taken a picture of a geostationary broadcast satellite?

I can't find 1 image, but I've heard there are a lot of geostationary satellites. Hovering in one specific spot in the sky, rotating with the Earth's spin and tilt, rotating with Earth's orbit around the Sun, and all that spinning going around…
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What observatory had the best optical telescope in the 1960's, based on faintest apparent magnitude it could image?

I found a table of historically largest telescopes here, so I'm guessing it's the Hale Telescope of the Palomar Observatory on Mount Wilson. However, that Wikipedia article warns that size is not everything when it comes to light-gathering-power. So…
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How to start with back yard space exploration?

I am completely noob to space science. Recently, I visited to my cousins and found amazing experience of observing Moon with telescope. The one that they uses is "Monocular Outdoor High Definition Terrestrial Astronomical Telescope". I want to know…
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