This dramatic image is the first to be produced by e-MERLIN, a powerful new array of radio telescopes linked across the UK. Spearheaded by the University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Observatory and ...

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A team of astronomers have used the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) on Hawaii to discover four pairs of stars that orbit each other in less than 4 hours. Until now it was thought that such ...

It makes sense that some of the giant telescopes being built by researchers across the world would require special optical technology to analyze distant space objects and light. In one case ...

The UK's telescope is to be sited in an elevated position on Cyprus, suggesting it may be co-located at RAF Troodos, a radar station that sits atop Mount Olympus. Credit: Ian Rutherford/Alamy Stock ...

While exploring the wilderness of County Durham, UK, Tokyo Matilda stumbled upon an astonishing find—three abandoned observatories, including one housing the UK's largest stargazing telescope. The ...

A powerful space telescope is now a million miles from Earth – a month after it lifted off on a quest to look back in time and discover the dawn of the universe. The 10 billion dollar James Webb Space ...

The KM3NeT telescopes consist of glass spheres that contain several photo detectors. Two enormous telescopes are currently being constructed deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea, off the coasts of ...

For the first time ever astronomers have a tool that allows them to directly observe exoplanets and even look for extra terrestrial life. The new hardware works as an exoplanet hunter and is helping ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...