Current News

First Light of the Millennium Telescope

Andrew Baxter, Project Engineer - 4th October 2009

The first starlight has been seen through the eyepiece of the Millennium Telescope. Here is a report from Project Engineer Andrew Baxter, who has been doing some intial testing of the instrument. Click here to read more.

Second Light - Further observational testing

Christopher Taylor, Project Director - 12th October 2009

Further observational notes by Christopher Taylor on the second night at eyepiece of the Millennium Telescope. Click here to read more.

Third Light - Optician's evaluation

Terry Pearce, Project Optician - 13th October 2009

Terry Pearce, our marvellous mirror-maker, visited Hanwell to do a further analysis of the mirror's performance. Here is his report. Click here to read more.