Moon-Based Hypertelescope: The Future of Observatories
Scientists have proposed the idea of building a hypertelescope on the Moon, utilizing the lunar terrain to create a basic optical telescope. The hypertelescope would consist of a mirror array arranged along the terrain of a crater, with the detector cluster suspended by a cable. This concept offers a simpler alternative to other proposed lunar telescopes, which would require complex construction. While there are challenges to overcome, such as dust accumulation and seismic activity, the idea of a lunar observatory is seen as inevitable as humans continue to explore the Moon.