Have you ever heard of a Keplar Telescope?
It’s a telescope whose primary mirror sits perpendicular to its objective. Because it faces obliquely away from the sun, the reflecting mirror is never perfectly aligned. That allows astronomers to detect orbiting stars and to see the effect that any celestial body might have on other light sources. Astronomy magazines recently announced that a Keplar telescope has been discovered by researchers operating through the European Space Agency.
A Keplar is basically a ring of mirrors. The term comes from German scientists who used the name for a newly developed type of large telescope they had created. Keplars aren’t all about spotting distant heavenly bodies though. They also have applications in astronomy and research. They can be used to focus light to smaller areas than would be possible with more conventional telescopes.
In the case of this particular research, the European Space Agency, or E.S.C., worked with the University of Paris and the Max Planck Institute for Space Research in Germany. This is a rather clever way of looking at the properties of gas. Gas that is moving will show up as tiny bubbles as it whizzes by. This should tell us something about the makeup of these small space vehicles.
The Keplar telescope isn’t the first to have this effect. Another group of astronomers did the same thing back in 1990 with the launch of the Very Large Telescope. The results were published in the prestigious journal Nature. The paper was written by Harvard College astronomer Arthur K. Clark and his colleagues. Some of the papers of this group have appeared in press supplements here and there.
The Keplar telescope may be unique insofar as it is able to look at very faint objects. Some other telescopes cannot do this. This is part of an ongoing effort by many groups to find more of these celestial bodies that have been discovered by orbiting telescopes.
These groups aren’t just looking for planets around other stars. They also want to know about gases that may be present around other stars. There are a number of different telescopes that the research team uses. Some of them are using the Very Large Telescope, the Magellan telescope, and the Keck telescope.
This is a relatively young research, having been going on for only a few years. However, NASA is behind it, and they have a great deal of experience in doing such research. This is really exciting to them. It means we have an opportunity to learn more about our universe. And, it is exciting for the planet Earth, too. Who knows what we may find around other stars.
Although these discoveries are relatively recent, they are still important. Telescopes have enabled astronomers to study other worlds, which has led to new theories about planetary formation and the structure of other bodies. They have also helped us pin down the first planets outside of our solar system.
The Keplar telescope is among a handful of instruments being used by telescopes all over the world. It is not only used in cooperation with NASA, but also with the European Space Agency. The two space agencies have been working toward finding evidence of water on other planets. If they can find evidence of water, it will help improve our understanding of the development of planets in other solar systems.
Telescopes have also allowed people to study stars in other solar systems. This is very interesting work, since we may one day be able to see other celestial bodies other than our own. We are just beginning to explore stars and the other heavenly bodies out there. With this instrument, they were able to see a variety of clouds around different stars. This is definitely a step in the right direction.
Telescopes have enabled people to study exosphere physics. This field deals with the atmospheres of exosuits, such as those found in alien spacecrafts. They can measure the amount of pressure as well as determine if the exospheres are truly atmospheric. By using telescopes, it has been easier for scientists to study exospheres. By finding out more about exospheres, it may allow us to learn more about the composition of alien worlds as well as the nature of exosphere physics.
The new technology used by this telescope has enabled them to make much higher resolutions images. This is a huge advantage when compared to previous equipment. Previous versions of the Keplar telescope could not handle images as high as they can now. In addition, the new designs are very compact, making them perfect for space exploration. Even though they are not as efficient as other types of telescopes, their abilities to find and identify stars and other heavenly objects make them a fantastic option for space research.
Provided by Antonio Westley
Disclaimer: This article is meant to be seen as an overview of this subject and not a reflection of viewpoints or opinions as nothing is definitive. So, make sure to do your research and feel free to use this information at your own discretion.
