Astronomers are people who study Space, the Solar System, and bodies that exist in Space. So how do they learn more about Space from Earth? Watch the video and click on the images below to learn how you can use just your eyes, binoculars, or cell phones to observe the sky. For more information, visit the National Air & Space Museum's Exploring the Planets.
The Hershel Telescope and the Brashear Spectrograph are two of major tools used to explore Space from Earth. To learn more about them click on their links below.