The European Southern Observatory's Extremely Large Telescope is set to have full scientific operations commencing by ...

The world's largest telescope captured a deep-space nebula — an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that can produce new stars — in stunning detail, providing the first close-up view to date of the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. ESO's Extremely Large Telescope at Cerro Armazones in Chile's Atacama Desert is seen from ...

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Astronomers in Chile blasted away the top of a mountain Thursday during a ceremony to mark the start of work on what they say will be the world’s largest optical telescope. The ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The University of Michigan has been announced as one of two American institutions helping with the design and construction of a new tool for the world’s largest optical ...

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has donated $200-million to the California Institute of Technology and the University of California system to help develop the world’s largest optical telescope, ...

If you've ever tried to take a photo of the moon and stars, you know that astrophotography is incredibly challenging. Although there are tips and tricks for taking astrophotos on your cell phone, to ...

ESO's Extremely Large Telescope is seen from directly above as construction continues towards the observatory's completion. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...