REACH's "REACHing Out" episodes are where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Taylor in Pennsylvania who asks "What are the different types of telescopes and what are they used for?" For an answer, we turn to REACH Special Contributor Joalda Morancy.

Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien

Written, Produced, and Edited by: Nate DuFort

Co-Created by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall

Music composed by: Jesse Case

Logo by: Steven Lyons

Special thanks to the latest addition to Joalda Morancy for the amazing breakdown of the types of telescopes and how they are used.

You can find Joalda's book Aliens Join the Scientists Searching Space for Extraterrestrial Life at: https://neonsquidbooks.com/books/aliens/

Thank you to our sponsor Kids’ Chemical Solutions and their chemistry comic book series filled with colorful characters and exciting storylines. Order now at www.kidschemicalsolutions.com

How do Telescopes Work? Find out more at https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/telescopes/en/

Check out Adler Planetarium's Skywatch for what you should be looking up at this July: https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/blog/what-to-see-stargazing-tips-july-2023/

Do you have a question for a future edition of “Reaching Out?” Just get your parents permission and give us a call at 312-248-3402 (or an email at [email protected]) and leave us a message with your first name, where you're from and your question for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode.

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