Diffraction spikes, visible in high-power astronomical images, are an intrinsic optical phenomenon in reflecting telescopes, primarily caused by the diffraction and subsequent interference of incoming ...

Though still only in the prototype stage, this flat lens could one day be used on space telescopes, and perhaps even on amateur telescopes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Imaging technology has transformed how we observe the universe—from mapping distant galaxies with radio telescope arrays to ...

The photo is even better than scientists hoped it would be. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) ...

Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, introduces its new TECHSPEC® Infrared (IR) Achromatic Lenses. These lenses are designed to provide impressive near diffraction-limited ...

Rigidized polymers appear to be a feasible technology to create space telescopes larger than kilometer sizes. It should be possible to make 50 meter space telescope elements in 1000 kilometer baseline ...

Ball Aerospace is working on a key component of a demonstration telescope under a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program that seeks to develop persistent, tactical, full-motion ...