1. (sometimes capital) new, recent, or a new or modern form or development: neoclassicism; neocolonialism. 2. (Geological Science) (usually capital) the most recent subdivision of a geological period: Neogene. [from Greek neos new]. Also, esp. before a vowel, ne-.
Although optical telescopes are the type most commonly used for stargazing and amateur astronomy, lots of astronomical research is done on telescopes that look at other wavelengths of light. Each of these wavelength ranges shows us something unique about the universe and allows us to view events and objects that can't be seen with human eyes.
When building his telescope, Galileo did not think of the scientific uses of this instrument, its technological capabilities seeming to him sufficiently important. It was after few months he had built the telescope that Galileo began using it to observe the heavens.ithin two months, Galileo completed the task of building the first astronomical telescope. Like the Dutch artisans, Galileo also used his knowledge of lenses and a process of trial and error in order to improve his telescope. He had no sound scientific theory to go on.