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Compound, or catadioptric, telescopes combine lenses and mirrors for a compact option, suitable for both planetary and deep-sky observing. For beginners, simplicity is key. A small, grab-and-go ...

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The Giant Magellan Telescope, one of the largest telescopes ever built, is entering the final design phase and is expected to be completed by the 2030s.

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Unlike optical telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope, which capture vivid images, radio astronomy relies on statistical analysis of faint signals.