Optical Telescope Collection

Roque de los Muchachos observatory, La Palma
La Palma observatory. Panoramic view of the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma in the Canary Islands. The observatory is located on the lip of a great volcanic caldera (right)

GranTeCan telescope, artwork C017 / 7204
GranTeCan telescope. Computer artwork of the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC, or GranTeCan), which is sited at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma, Canary Islands

Refracting telescope, artwork C017 / 7353
Refracting telescope. Computer artwork showing the structure of a typical refracting telescope. A refracting telescope is a type of optical telescope that uses a lens as its objective to form an

Refracting telescope, artwork C017 / 7202
Refracting telescope. Computer artwork showing the structure of a typical large refracting telescope. A refracting telescope is a type of optical telescope that uses a lens as its objective to form

GranTeCan telescope, artwork C017 / 7203
GranTeCan telescope. Computer artwork of the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC, or GranTeCan), which is sited at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma, Canary Islands

Reflecting telescope, artwork C017 / 7352
Reflecting telescope. Computer artwork showing the structure of a typical small reflecting telescope. A reflecting telescope is a type of optical telescope that collects light through a concave

Primary mirror of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope
Hobby-Eberly telescope. Astronomer with the primary mirror of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope (HET). Commissioned in late 1997, the HET has the worlds largest primary mirror

The dome of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) silhouetted against star trails centred on the Polaris star (left). CFHT became operative in 1979 and is situated on the top (4200m)

Astronomy & the electromagnetic spectrum
Astronomy and the electromagnetic spectrum. The EM spectrum runs from gamma rays (left), via X-rays, ultraviolet, optical, and infrared, to radio waves (right)

Giant Magellan Telescope, artwork
Giant Magellan Telescope. Artwork of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), an optical telescope comprising 7 primary mirrors, each with a diameter of 8.4 metres

Aerial view of observatories at Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Mauna Kea Observatories. Aerial view of astronomical observatories near the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii, USA. The observatories in the lower frame are (from bottom to top)

Kew Observatory. Kew Observatory was built by Sir William Chambers for King George III to watch the transit of Venus (when Venus crosses the Suns face as seen from Earth) in 1769

1. 5m telescope with laser, Starfire Optical Range
1.5m telescope with laser, Starfire Optical Range

2. 2-metre optical telescope
2.2-metre optical telescope

The dome of the Keck Telescope and star trails
The dome of the Keck Telescope silhouetted against star trails centred on the Polaris star (bottom left). The Keck Telescope is the largest optical telescope in the world

Checking the mirror for Large Binocular Telescope
LBT mirror. Researcher Roger Angel with the mirror for the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT). This 8.4- metre telescope mirror is the largest ever cast

Astronomy & the optical spectrum
Astronomy and the optical spectrum. The optical range of the electromagnetic spectrum runs from wavelengths of 310 millionths of a metre (nano- metre, nm) to 1100 nanometres

Observing the planets. Conceptual computer artwork of an astronomical observatory (lower centre), and a montage of the nine planets of the solar system

Close-up of the Multiple Mirror Telescope (MMT) on Mount Hopkins, Arizona. It consists of six separ- ate mirrors, each 1.8 metres (72 inches) in diameter

Mirror mount testing for the Very Large Telescope
VLT mount manufacture. Manufacture of the mount for the Very Large Telescope (VLT) which will be based at the European Southern Observatory site at Cerro Paranal, Chile

Primary mirror of the Keck II telescope, Hawaii
Keck II telescope mirror. The primary mirror (at lower right) and its supporting frame of the Keck II Telescope, the largest optical telescope in the world in 1997

Time exposure of star trails over dome

Time-lapse image of the Anglo-Australian Telescope

Mauna Kea Observatory, Hawaii
Mauna Kea Observatory on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. One of the two American Keck dome telecopes is on the right and the Japanese Subaru telescope is on the left

3. 6 metre telescope at La Silla Observatory, Chile
La Silla 3.6-metre telescope. View of the 3.6- metre telescope at the European Southern Observa- tory (ESO) site at La Silla, Chile

La Silla Observatory

View of the Anglo-Australian Telescope, Australia
Anglo-Australian Telescope. View of the dome of the Anglo-Australian Telescope (aT) seen behind a native Australian grass tree or blackboy, Xanthorrhoea hastilis

New Technology Telescopes mirror actuators
New Technology Telescope (NTT). Astronomer adjusts an active optics actuator on the primary mirror of the NTT at the European Southern Observatory at La Silla, Chile

Dome of the UK Schmidt Telescope, Australia
UK Schmidt Telescope. View at night of the opened dome of the United Kingdom Schmidt Telescope (UKST) at Siding Spring, Australia. Part of the optical telescope is seen inside

Keck astronomy
MODEL RELEASED. Keck telescope astronomy. Andy Perala working on a laptop computer in front of the dome of one of the two American Keck telescopes

Octagonal dome of the Galileo National Telescope

6-metre reflector of Zelenchukskaya telescope
Part of the Bolshoi ( large ) altazimuth optical telescope at the Zelenchukskaya observatory, Russia. Situated in the Caucasus mountains, the telescope has an aperture of 6 metres

Composite of Orion and Anglo-Australian Telescope

Telescope & Orion
Anglo-Australian Telescope. Composite image of a starfield showing the constellation of Orion above the dome of the Anglo-Australian Telescope (aT)

Artwork based on Mauna Kea of a telescope dome
Telescope at Mauna Kea. Artwork, based on the Mauna Kea observatory, of a telescope dome seen against the Milky Way. Observatories such at the one at Mauna Kea are placed on mountains in remote areas

View of the Gemini telescope dome on Mauna Kea
Gemini observatory dome. View of the dome of the unfinished Gemini observatory near the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii, USA

Swope 1-metre telescope at Las Campanas, Chile
Swope telescope. Dome of the Henrietta Swope 1- metre (40 inch) telescope at the Observatories of the Carnegie Institution of Washington (OCIW) site at Las Campanas, Chile

Polishing of mirror for use in Gemini telescope
Telescope mirror manufacture. Manufacture of the mirror destined for use in one of the two Gemini telescopes. The polishing machine (white)

VLT telescopes
Very Large Telescope (VLT) at the European Southern Observatorys (ESO) site at Cerro Paranal in Chile. The VLT comprises four 8.2-metre mirror telescopes (Antu, Kueyen, Melipal and Yepun)

Keck telescope domes. Keck I and II telescope domes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. The optical telescopes of the American Keck I and II each have a 10 metre diameter mirror

Telescope domes on Mauna Kea with meteors
Keck I and II with meteors. Composite image representing meteors seen above the Keck I and II telescope domes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA

Dome of William Herschel telescope
The open dome of the 4.2 metre (165-inch) William Herschel Telescope at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma, in the Canary Islands

Very Large Telescope being built at Cerro Paranal
Very Large Telescope (VLT) under construction at the European Southern Observatorys site at Cerro Paranal, Chile. The VLT will consist of four 8.2-metre telescopes side by side

View of the William Herschel Telescope
View of the 4.2 metre William Herschel Telescope at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma, in the Canary Islands

Keck telescope. Inside the dome of one of the two Keck telescopes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. The optical telescopes of these American observatories each have a 10 metre diameter mirror

Keck I and II observatories on Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Keck observatories. Domes of the Keck I (at left) and Keck II optical telescopes at sunrise at the Mauna Kea observatory in Hawaii, USA. Keck I is seen partially open

View of the Anglo-Australian Telescope at sunrise
Anglo-Australian Telescope. View of the dome of the Anglo-Australian Telescope (aT) at sunrise. This 3.9m optical telescope is part of the Anglo- Australian Observatory on the summit of the 1200m

Astronomer using telescope to search for ET life
Search for alien intelligence. Conceptual image of an astronomer using a 76 cm optical reflecting telescope to search for extraterrestrial intelligence

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"Exploring the Cosmos: Unveiling the Wonders with Optical Telescopes" GranTeCan telescope, artwork C017 / 7204: Witness the marvels of deep space as the GranTeCan telescope unveils celestial secrets hidden billions of light-years away. Refracting telescope, artwork C017 / 7353: Peering through this refracting telescope transports us to distant galaxies, capturing breathtaking views that defy imagination. Artwork C017 / 7202: Unleash your curiosity and embark on a cosmic journey with this remarkable refracting telescope, revealing the beauty of our universe. GranTeCan telescope, artwork C017 / 7203: The GranTeCan's cutting-edge technology allows astronomers to delve into uncharted territories of space, unraveling mysteries yet unknown. Reflecting telescope, artwork C017 / 7352: Reflecting telescopes like this one enable us to observe celestial wonders in unprecedented detail – unveiling the intricate tapestry of stars and galaxies. Primary mirror of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope: At over nine meters in diameter, this primary mirror acts as a gateway to explore distant corners of our vast cosmos with unparalleled precision. The dome of Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope: Nestled atop Mauna Kea's summit lies an astronomical haven - behold its majestic dome housing state-of-the-art instruments that unlock cosmic enigmas. Astronomy & the electromagnetic spectrum: Optical telescopes allow scientists to study visible light emitted by celestial objects – just one piece in a grand puzzle spanning across various wavelengths. Giant Magellan Telescope (artwork): Prepare for an extraordinary leap forward in astronomy as we anticipate glimpses into ancient star systems using this colossal masterpiece-in-waiting. Aerial view of observatories at Mauna Kea, Hawaii.