The Moon may be perfect for cutting-edge telescopes, but not if we protect it
Space scientists are keen to preserve the option of doing astronomy from the moon. There are plans to place astronomical hardware on the lunar surface, such as supercooled infrared telescopes, an array of gravitational wave detectors, large Arecibo-like radio telescopes, and even “peek-a-boo” instruments tuned to look for evidence. Aliens “out there”. Yes, the future… Read More »