Space telescopes are advanced observatories orbiting Earth, providing unobstructed views of the universe beyond atmospheric interference. These powerful...
A space telescope is an observatory launched into Earth's orbit or beyond, designed to capture images and data of celestial objects free from the distorting effects of Earth's atmosphere.
They provide significantly clearer views than ground-based telescopes by avoiding atmospheric blurring, light pollution, and the absorption of certain light wavelengths (like infrared, ultraviolet, and X-rays), allowing for deeper cosmic observations.
Famous examples include the Hubble Space Telescope, known for its visible and UV light observations, and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), specializing in infrared astronomy for observing the early universe.
They have enabled groundbreaking discoveries, such as confirming the universe's accelerating expansion, finding thousands of exoplanets, imaging the most distant galaxies, and providing detailed insights into star and galaxy formation.