The telescope

A telescope is an optical instrument that gathers and magnifies light from distant objects, allowing us to observe celestial bodies like stars, planets, and galaxies in greater detail. It uses lenses or mirrors to collect light and focus it, making faint or faraway objects visible. Telescopes can be designed for different wavelengths of light, such as visible, radio, or infrared, enhancing our understanding of the universe. By increasing our ability to see distant objects, telescopes expand our knowledge of the cosmos and our place within it.