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Why build a telescope? YOLO, as the kids say. Having decided that, one must decide what type of far-seer one will construct.
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Sept. 17, 1789: William Herschel discovers Mimas
With 274 confirmed moons as of March of 2025, Saturn is the solar system planet with the most natural satellites. By 1789, ...
The French company Vaonis is one of the leading manufacturers of smart telescopes, and the Vespera Pro is their premium model ...
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Sunrise silhouettes the world's largest telescope | Space photo of the day for Sept. 17, 2025
Astronomy isn’t just about distant stars; it’s also about the human effort here on Earth that makes it possible to extend our ...
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare visitor from outside the Solar System, might have been spewing gases for months ...
1953 – The Cubs’ Ernie Banks goes 0 for 3 and makes an error in his first major league game, as the Phillies win, 16-4. He ...
The telescope I got was a $300 tabletop device, and while it's great for seeing the craters on the moon or even Saturn's faint rings with your own eyes, taking a photo using it is less than ideal.
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