Telescopes are our window to the Universe. Since the 1600s, they have been used to look into the night sky. Telescopes have allowed us to see objects much more distant in space, vast numbers of stars and galaxies, and even new planets!
Today, we don't just have telescopes down here on Earth but also in space! Outside of our own atmosphere, we can see the Universe in even more detail.
The first telescopes needed humans to look with their eyes and sketch what they saw. We can now take images and scientific measurements of the objects we see using different instruments.
Even you! The Schools' Observatory connects you to robotic telescopes around the world, which you can use to take images. You can open these in the comfort of your home and do real science!
Why not explore this section to learn more about these fantastic machines?
