Astronomy is the scientific study of the Universe. Astronomers use telescopes to help them study the stars, the structure of the universe and other objects.
Optical Telescopes
Optical telescopes use either lenses or mirrors to make distant objects look bigger and brighter. Telescopes can be based on earth or in space. Telescopes are often built on mountain tops where the thin, clear air and dark skies give the best views.
This following are useful links related to Astronomy field:
Observatories:
Mount
Strombolo and Siding Spring Observatories: ACT, Australia
Australian Telescope National Facility:
Skywatch Observatory:
Royal Observatory Edinburgh:
European Southern Observatory:
Kitt Peak National Observatory:
Arizona, USA
The Anglo-Australian Observatory:
UK Schmidt Telescope Home Page:
Associations:
British Astronomical Association:
Planetariums:
Armagh Planetarium: Armagh, Northern Ireland
UK Schmidt Telescope Links: To be added.
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