Introduction to Astronomy - Telescopes

Explore the fascinating world of telescopes in this comprehensive section of the Astronomy: Exploring Space and Time course. Delve into the fundamentals of telescope technology, observing limitations, and innovative solutions like adaptive optics and interferometers. Discover the evolution of detectors and the significance of space astronomy, with a focus on the Hubble Space Telescope and its groundbreaking images. Learn about large-scale observatories, invisible waves, and cutting-edge developments in gravity wave detection. Gain insights into the frontiers of astronomical observation and how these tools are expanding our understanding of the universe.

3.00 Telescopes Intro.
3.01 Telescopes.
3.02 Observing Limitations.
3.03 Observing Solutions.
3.04 Adaptive Optics.
3.05 Interferometers.
3.06 Detectors.
3.07 Space Astronomy.
3.08 Hubble Space Telescope.
3.09 Hubble Images.
3.10 Hubble Space Telescope Service Missions.
3.11 Big Glass.
3.12 Invisible Waves.
3.13 Beyond Vision.
3.14 Gravity Waves.
3.15 An Update on Gravity Waves.
3.16 Frontiers.