The James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope were both designed by NASA to study the composition and characteristics of our universe. Both of these telescopes have unique characteristics, allowing them to accomplish different objectives. Size & Dimensions of James Webb vs Hubble Space Telescope The James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) primary mirror diameter […]
Month: April 2023
The Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO) is a space telescope, designed by NASA in the 1990s. Chandra’s mission is to observe x-ray emissions from high-energy regions of the universe, such as the remnants of collapsed stars, galaxy clusters, and black holes. History of The Chandra X-ray Observatory The Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO), previously called the Advanced […]
Magnification describes the factor in which an image is magnified. As magnification increases, images will appear larger. As magnification decreases, the field of view will broaden and the image will become clearer. How to Calculate Magnification in Telescopes? The magnification of your telescope is determined by the focal and eyepiece lengths. To calculate this, divide […]