The space telescope in question is Planetary Resources’ ARKYD 100, which uses a 200-mm aperture, f/4 primary optic, and is smaller than many backyard telescopes. (Smaller is better when you have to pay launch costs.) It registers wavelengths from 200 nm to 1100 nm, can detect objects up to visual magnitude of 19, and records using a 5 MP+ image sensor. Continue reading Asteroid Hunters Kickstart a Public Space Telescope