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Telescopes are devices that collect data (usually electromagnetic spectrum, visible or otherwise) to better resolve distant objects.

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How is WISE continuing to work without coolant?

In general IR instrumentation can work at higher temperatures, just poorly, in comparison when cooled properly. Usually when designing an instrument with a known coolant lifespan it makes sense to en …
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Were the Apollo lunar activities observed from Earth?

No they were not. Telescopes, even today cannot resolve that small a detail from the distance. LCROSS, orbiting the moon was able to barely resolve the lunar modules left behind. More good details …
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