The reflecting telescope, with its large light-gathering capabilities, revolutionized astronomy. William Herschel's reflecting telescope led to the discovery of Uranus in 1781.

The primary distinction lies in the optical elements used. Refracting telescopes employ lenses to converge light, while reflecting telescopes utilize mirrors to reflect and focus light.

Radio telescopes are specifically designed to capture and analyze radio waves, enabling astronomers to explore the universe in a different wavelength range.

The Hubble Space Telescope's primary contribution lies in its ability to capture stunning high-resolution images of distant galaxies, nebulae, and other celestial objects.

Adaptive optics technology is employed to compensate for distortions caused by Earth's atmosphere, resulting in sharper and clearer images.

The VLT comprises an array of four individual 8.2-meter telescopes that can be combined to form a single giant telescope.

The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) was specifically designed to study the cosmic microwave background radiation, providing valuable insights into the early universe.

ALMA is primarily used to observe millimeter-wavelength radiation, enabling astronomers to study the formation and evolution of stars and galaxies.

The JWST is designed to detect infrared light, allowing it to study objects that are obscured by dust and gas in visible light.

The Kepler Space Telescope was specifically designed to search for exoplanets, and it successfully discovered the first exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star in 2009.

Interferometers combine the light from multiple telescopes to create a single image with much higher resolution than any of the individual telescopes could achieve on their own.

The EHT is a network of radio telescopes that work together to create images of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*.

The Subaru Telescope is equipped with a specialized instrument called FOCAS, which is designed to study the polarization of light from distant galaxies.

The SKA is designed to study the formation of the first stars and galaxies, as well as other fundamental questions about the universe.

The TMT is being built on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA.