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Rochester Institute of Technology astrophysicist Jeyhan Kartaltepe will be one of the first scientists to use NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope soon after it launches in spring 2019. The Webb ...

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Note: This post contains affiliate links. When you buy a product through the links in this article, we may earn a commission. Selecting the best telescopes for kids can be as important as the ...

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