Telescopes allow us to look past the known world and peer into the vastness of the universe… also creepers use them to spy on people. Oh those creepers, certainly a crafty bunch.
Anyway, check out these 12 telescopic innovations which will have you gazing out your window tonight… just keep those eyes on the sky, fella.
Implications - Man is on a constant quest to find meaning and looking beyond planet Earth is a good place to look for answers to that large question. There have been so many leaps forward in technology over the last few short years, and those advancements are likely to keep developing at an exponential rate.
12 Telescopic Innovations
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Tunnel Telescope From NYC to London
Telectroscope
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Oil and Water Photography
Amazing Telescopic Snaps by Shawn Knol
10
Mobile Phone Telescope
Zoom Attachment From Motorola
9
Expensive Yard-Art For Stargazing
Porter Garden Telescope
8
2013 Telescope Will Redefine Cosmos
James Webb Space Telescope
7
Back Shavers
iShave Telescoptic Razor For Carpet Backs
6
Telescope-Inspired SLRs
One Hand Camera
5
Star-Seeking Telescopes
The Meade ETX-LS Makes Astronomy Easy
4
Final Space Frontiers
Atlantis Space Shuttle Launch Marks Final Repairs on Hubble Telescope
3
Life-Saving Sky Scanners
The NASA WISE Telescope Will Detect Dangerous Asteroids
2
Sculpting with Moon Dust
NASA's Lunar Telescope
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Telescope Canes
Aganovich Gives Away an Insanely Cool Two-in-One Gadget
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Folding Multi-Display Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom Vision V Expands to Reveal a 10.1-Inch Display
Celestial Meteorite-Infused Timepieces
The Bulova Lunar Pilot Meteorite Has Muonionalusta Material
Accessible Home Device Series
The Beyond Sight Line Caters to People with Visual Impairments
Geodesic Street Wear Tents
The Heimplanet x Maharishi Cave Tent Offers Advanced Protection
Origami Travel Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Offers Tech for Powering Farther Off the Grid
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
AI-Powered Calculators
The 'OBSCURA' Calculator Concept by Divyansh Tripathi is Ultra-Advanced
Ambient Desktop Gaming Lights
The Logitech G Meteor Concept by Anantvijay is Portable
Multipurpose Camping Lights
The 'Prometheus 1' Offers Lantern and Lighter Functionality
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Otherworldly Window Cleaners
The 'GLARC' Window Cleaner by Vinay Khairnar Expedites Chores
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Innovative Long-Range Focus Lights
The Lumina Max Pro Focus Illuminate the Farthest Reaches
Plant-Friendly Night Lights
Mona Safari Designs the Spacecrop Device to Look Like a Spacecraft
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Smartphone-Powered Telescopes
The Vaonis 'Hestia' Supports Advanced Stargazing at a Low Cost
Glass-Reflective Illuminated Homes
The Invisible House is Detailed with Flos Lighting Systems
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Smart Glass-Topped Lookouts
These Picturesque Cabins Offer Stunning Views Of the Sky
Autofocus-Providing Eyewear
This High-Tech Eyewear Boosts Focus On Objects In Your Central View
Niche Search Engine Tools
Global Explorer Helps Users Discover and Dive Deeper into Topics
Advanced Video Call Prototypes
Logitech Unveils 'Pepper's Ghost' Booths for Immersive Video Calls
Ethereal Space-Inspired Lamps
The 'Wormhole' Table Lamp by Will Gibbons is Meditative
Galactic-Themed Pen Holders
The UFO Desk Pen Holder Appears to be Levitating in the Air
Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks
Zanwen Li Designs the Mobius Calendar Clock with Two Marbles
4K Night-Vision Binoculars
These Binoculars Offer Stunning Imagery In Lightless Conditions
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel Imagines Life in Space
Lunar Dust-Infused Timepieces
The LUNAR1,622 Has a NASA-Approved Construction
Space-Saving Camper Awnings
The Moon Fabrications 'MoonShade XL' Offers Ample Shade
Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions
Awol Erizku’s Newest Exhibition Has Space, Basketball, and Hip Hop
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Impressive DIY Terrariums
Robert (Ideal Idea) Pushes the Boundaries of Terrarium Design
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters
NASA Introduces a Series of Solar Eclipse Poster Designs
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Animal-Identifying Binoculars
Swarovski Optik AX Visio Binoculars Has Integrated AI at CES 2024
Range-Roving Sniper Scopes
This Scope Uses High-Tech Imaging to Enable Precision Targets
Intergalactic-Themed Furnishings
Djivan Schapira Presents the New Solar Sailor Collection
Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks
The Interactive Time to Snow Timepiece has a Snow-Like Design
Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps
The 'Nebula' Lamp from the COG Design Studio is Efficient
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Digitally Enhanced Binoculars
The YASHICA Vision Binoculars Offer Full-Color Night Vision and More
Immersive Lighting Installations
Occhio Spotlights Innovation & Imagination with New Installation
DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons
Brilliant Labs Unveils a New Augmented Reality Monocle
Artificial Intelligence Hardware
NASA Uses AI to Enhance the Performance of Its Hardware
Glowing Tree-Surrounded Sheds
The 'Nightlight' Shed Glows After Dark for a Luminous Appearance
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Concept-Driven Public Art Installations
Ivan Toth Depeña Unveils Photon/s in Downtown Charlotte
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Cylindrical Magnetic Tripod Lanterns
The SinHanker Telescopic Lantern Works in a Variety of Ways
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Pocket-Sized 3D Scanners
The INSPIRE 3D Scanner by Revopoint is Versatile and Compact
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
High-Power Palm-Sized Telescopes
The Konsivy Pro 4K WiFi Telescope Supports Hobbyist Needs
Deep-Sea Exploration Bases
This Underwater Research Station Can House Scientists For Long Periods
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
Moon Exploration Fabrics
Columbia's High-Tech Fabric Will Be Used to Help Protect a Lunar Lander
Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps
Maro Designs the Otherworldly Space Traveler Lamp
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses
The ShiftCam LensUltra System Works with a Range of Lenses
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Space-Navigating Chat Assistants
NASA Is Planning to Deploy an AI Chat System on the Lunar Gateway
Kinetic Musical Benches
Daydreamer Benches Gently Rotate, Illuminate and Play Music
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
The 'Fezoom' Outdoor Camping Lantern Works in Multiple Ways
Pizza-Shaped Universe Maps
Johns Hopkins University Astrnomers Design a Unique Map
Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters
LEGO Builder John Carter Creates a Blocked Version of Space
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Consumer-Grade Connective Telescopes
Unistellar Unveils the New eVscope eQuinox 2 Astro Mode
Haptic Stone-Like Compasses
The 'TERRA' Compass Combines Technology with Tranquility
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses
The 'LensUltra' Lenses Elevate Smartphone Photography
App-Controlled Smart Telescopes
Unistellar's eVscope eQuinox 2 Was Revealed at CES 2023
Telescoping Outdoor Lanterns
The Devos Outdoor LightRanger Offers 1,200-Lumens of Brightness
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Ethereal Lunar Wall Illuminators
The 'Luna Piena' Wall Lamp by Simay Tokus is Otherworldly
Elevated Outdoor LED Illuminators
The FLI PRO Telescoping Area Light Offers 360-Degrees of Light
AR Infrastructure Lenses
This Augmented Reality Lens Reveals Innovation Everywhere in NYC
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Rooftop-Mounted Space Telescopes
The Celestron Origin Enables Users to View Stars from their Couch
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Moon-Inspired Column Lights
Olivier Vitry’s MOONLIGHT Collection Adds a Dose of Texture
Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
Mezmoglobe's Luna is its Latest Complex Kinetic Desk Toy
Spiralled Shape Contact Lenses
Researchers Unveils the Spiral Diopter with Various Focal Points
Modular Quad-Function Tripods
This Versatile Tripod Can Be Adapted to Every Photography Scenario
Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon and NASA Work on the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera
Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps
The New Sunne Lamp by Sunne is Powered by Solar Energy
Meteorite-Inspired Timepieses
Arnold & Son Unveiled the Luna Magna Red Gold Meteorite Timepiece
Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps
The Eclipse App Was Created with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Exclusive Space-Inspired Timepieces
Jacob & Co. Reveals The Astronomia Revolution Timepiece
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions
Noëmi Orgaer's Window Chronicles Connects to the Outdoors
Optical Illusion Replica Artworks
Leandro Erlich Forms the Building in the Liberty Science Center
Web3 Game Analytics Tools
Telescope Labs Unveils an Advanced Tool for Analyzing Web3 Games
Satellite Image Puzzle Games
Users Have Six Guesses to Identify the City on Unzoomed
Sleek Outdoor Lighting Series
GUBI Presents the Satellite Collection by Mathieu Matégot
Sculptural Outdoor 4K Televisions
The C SEED N1 Outdoor TV Comes in Two Size Options
3D Solar Panel Modules
The TIPA Design is Made with a Chamber of Mirrors to Maximize Energy
Durably Waterproof Compasses
The 'Polar Pupil' Compass Comes With a Handy Loupe Magnifier
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
Multifunctional Webcam Peripherals
The 'Seesun' Webcam and Lighting Tool Concept is Feature-Rich
Hyper High-Resolution Cameras
The 'Big Sky' Camera System Allows For Ultra-Immersive Experiences
Crystal-Clear Smart Telescopes
The 'Odyssey' Telescopes Diminish Interference From Light Pollution
Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions
Fred Eversley Showcases Cylindrical Lenses in New York
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
Lunar Material-Based Solar Cells
Blue Origin Creates Solar Cells that are Made from Lunar Dust
Real World-Synced Globes
The 'Microtierra' Syncs its Rotation with the Speed of the Earth
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
Transformational Cell Phone Tools
The Make-Roscope Transforms Your Phone into a Microscope
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Astro-Inspired Sculptural Lighting
Nika Zupanc Designs the Elara Suspension Lamp for Lodes
X-Ray Vision Headsets
MIT Scientists are Working on a New X-AR Headset to See Through Objects
Outdoor-Centric Smart Televisions
Samsung Presents the Terrace Full Sun Television
Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps
Students at WKU Develop the Sunsketcher App Backed by NASA
4K Cinematic Laser Televisions
Leica Breaches into New Realms with the Leica CIne 1 TV
Space Voyager Timepieces
The Jovian Watch is Inspired by the NASA Pioneer 10/11 Probes
Artificial Meteor Shower Displays
This Project Aims to Set Off Artificial Shooting Stars
Comet-Inspired Lighting Series
The New Oort Series of Lighting is Inspired by the Oort Cloud
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Record-Breaking Optical Fibers
This High-Speed Optical Fiber Offers Revolutionary Potential
Galactic-Inspired Stationary Pins
Duncan Shotton Designs the Adorable Planet Pins
View-Expanding Scuba Masks
The 'Seeker' Mask Allows For a Near-Natural Field Of Vision
Time-Human Relationship Sundials
Civil Architecture Designs the New Sundial in Jeddah
Landscape-Overlooking Modern Cabins
Wendell Burnette Architects Creates the Telescope House
Community-Based Eclipse Apps
The Eclipse App Helped People Better Witness the 2024 Eclipse
Reflective Urban Art Sculptures
Anish Kapoor Unveils a Look at the Mini-Bean Sculpture in New York
Space-Traveling Poetic Campaigns
NASA's Message in a Bottle Campaign Journeys to Space