In the last two to three years the world of amateur telescopes has been turned on its head. The advances in technology have ...

Telescopes are specialist optical instruments that have been around for over 400 years and are useful for many applications including seafaring, military operations and especially stargazing. But not ...

In the last two to three years the world of amateur telescopes has been turned on its head. The advances in technology have ...

Best telescopes for families with kids or teens interested in astronomy, including a budget-friendly pick and one toy model, ...

The DwarfLabs Dwarf III is a mini marvel: small and light enough to take in airline carry-on luggage but capable of seriously ...

For nearly as long as we've walked the Earth, humans have tried to make sense of the stars. Now, three new sky-gazing tools are poised to tell us even more. Each will play a unique role in deciphering ...

1845 In Ireland, William Parsons builds the Leviathan, a reflecting telescope with a mirror that is 6 feet in diameter. He uses it to discover the spiral structure of the nebula M51. 1908 The Hale ...

Inside the Eisenhower Community Center, up a steep metal ladder and beyond a small latch door, a group of explorers hunkered below the rooftop dome while waiting for their tour to begin. First stop: ...