Telescopes gather and focus light using precisely-shaped mirrors and lenses (or a combination of both). The larger the telescope’s main mirror or lens, the more light is gathered and the more detail ...

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 ...

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For most of us who are not astronomers, the image that comes to mind when describing a reflecting telescope is of a huge instrument in its own domed-roof building on a mountain top. But a ...

Larger aperture telescopes show brighter, clearer images. Different telescope types (refractor, reflector, compound) offer various pros and cons regarding cost, maintenance, and image quality. A ...

— -- As humans, we're limited by what we can see with the naked eye. While we're biologically suited to looking at things up close, our eyes can't zoom in to take a look at far-away objects. But ...

When first glancing at that title, some experienced observers may think I’ve written myself into a corner. You see, there is no such thing as a perfect first telescope. In fact, there’s really no such ...

I'm often asked to recommend a telescope, especially around the holidays, when gift-giving is on our minds. Today I'll share a few suggestions, but before we talk specifics, let's look at the ...

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It’s hard to overstate how awesome telescopes are. More than any other scientific instrument, telescopes represent “science”—and every geeky kid wants one to see the rings of Saturn with his or her ...

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Choosing the best telescope for the money depends to a large extent on what you hope to see. If you want to scan distant nebulas, you can pay $1,000 and up, and it will still be good value. If you’re ...