Astronomy Magazine's World's Greatest Telescopes 2012

From the blurry images seen by Galileo to today's breathtakingly precise optics, telescopes have helped us gaze out at the universe for more than 400 years. Now Astronomy magazine shifts the focus to the instruments themselves in this exciting new special issue, The World’s Greatest Telescopes.

You'll travel to the mountains of Chile, Hawaii, the Canary Islands, and beyond to discover fascinating stories behind these vital tools of global astronomy research. This special issue will also help you...

• Learn about 50 major telescopes that have shaped our understanding of the cosmos
• View stunning images of and from the telescopes
• See how technology has created revolutionary changes
• Trace the telescope through history
• Discover plans for the next generation of telescopes
• Find helpful tips for visiting observatories