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A telescope is often used to observe objects from large distances. Telescopes were first invented at the beginning of the 17th century in the Netherlands. Telescopes are now often employed by hobby astrologers

Telescopes Articles

Senior CSIRO scientist made the most of his inventive streak

ALAN KENNETH HEAD PHYSICIST, MATHEMATICIAN, INNOVATOR 10-8-1925 — 6-1-2010

Blink quickly and you will see it

News of tiny Pluto's discovery shook Earth, writes Perry Vlahos.

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TRACK THE EGYPTIAN

on the town

Footpath Astronomy Where Outside the Retreat Hotel, 226 Nicholson St, Abbotsford; Thurs-Sat (clear nights only)

Celestial scoop: best sky photos ever

IS IT astronomy or is it art? The boundaries between the two merge with the Powerhouse Museum's new exhibition, From Earth to the Universe, opening to the public today.