Types of Telescopes A quick look at some of the advancements made in scientific tools that have changed our view of the universe.

Chandra X-Ray Observatory Launched in 1999

Galileo’s Telescope First used in 1609

Arecibo Radio Telescope Built in 1963

Spitzer Infrared Telescope Launched in 2003

Yerkes Telescope Built in 1897

Fermi Gamma Ray Telescope Launched in 2008

Astro 1 and 2 Ultraviolet Telescopes Launched in 1990

Very Large Array Radio Telescopes Built in 1980

Newton’s Telescope Built in 1668

Hubble Telescope Launched in 1990