Does the Vatican Have a Telescope Called LUCIFER?

[crai7]

How the myth arose:

Does the Vatican Have a Telescope Called LUCIFER?

Occasionally here at Answers in Genesis we get inquiries about a telescope called LUCIFER that the Vatican supposedly owns. Is there any truth to this rumor?

answersingenesis.org

 

[poche]

There is a Mozarabic hymn that calls Christ Lucifer.

 

[KMC]

Relax—the Vatican Didn't Name a Telescope "Lucifer"

Did the Vatican Observatory name one of their telescopes in Arizona after the Prince of Darkness? Click here to find out the real story.

www.catholic.com

 

[twf]

So does Scripture I believe. It means “morning Star”.
Heck, I think the Exsultet does as well.

 

[poche]

Could it be that the actual translated name of the telescope is Morning Star?