The Archenhold Observatory's refracting telescope is a full 21 meters long. Looking through the powerful refractor opens up ...

Chinese scientists are working to set up the world's largest refracting telescope in Tibet Autonomous Region for observing stars and planets. Deputy Director of the regional department of science and ...

Well, any of us who has ever looked through a telescope could say the same, for the two principal types in use today were developed by giants: the refractor by Galileo and the reflector by Newton.

Explore the night sky with the best telescopes to suit every budget and experience level, perfect for observing February's snow moon and spectacular planetary parade. February is a great time to ...

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Astronomy at Alfred University has a long history, dating back to the Civil War when the University purchased its first telescope, a 9-inch refractor made by Henry Fitz. Since the mid-1960s the ...

A refractor telescope on a fold-up tripod that ships ... to take panoramic photos of the night sky to best capture iconic large objects in the deep sky, such as the Andromeda Galaxy.