The main differences between a telescope and a monocular are magnification and light-gathering. Whereas a monocular typically offers 8x or 10x magnification (and some go up to 25x), a telescope ...

Over the years when I’ve spoken with many other amateur astronomers about their interest in the sky most have said that it could be traced back to receiving their first telescope at Christmastime.

The telescope will eventually safely burn up in our planet's atmosphere ... with a launch date set for earlier than 2027.

Getting a radio telescope set up on the other side of the Moon, either in orbit or on the surface, could be a key way to unlock more secrets of the early universe. It will be no small task ...

Shopping for a junior stargazer? We've picked out the best telescopes for kids, perfect for wowing them with February's planetary parade or next month's breathtaking lunar eclipse. If there's a ...

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Telescopes require patience, not only in terms of aligning and setting-up, but also for various seasonal sights to become visible perhaps in many months. Be prepared to use a telescope only ...

The Celestron telescopes are easily mounted on permanent piers set up in the observatory yard, and are used by students taking the introductory astronomy classes at the University.

Gaze into the great beyond from your own backyard with the best telescopes for stargazing, where distant galaxies become backyard companions, and the moon feels like a mere stone's throw away.

NASA's SPHEREx mission, set to launch in February 2025 ... While the James Webb Space Telescope has amazed us with its close-up images of distant galaxies, new stars, and exoplanets, the mission ...

Called StarSense, that app requires you to put your smartphone in a mount that's physically attached to the telescope. You then fire-up the app and position your smartphone's camera across a small ...