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 ...

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 ...

Between the full moon and Venus and the moon's convergence, February is a great month for young astronomers to explore the cosmos. We've rounded up the best telescopes for kids. Is there a budding ...

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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.

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 ...

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 ...

NASA's Roman Space Telescope, slated for a 2027 launch, will provide insights into dark energy and exoplanets. It will undergo rigorous testing to ensure durability in space conditions.

Space agencies have systems in place to spot, track, and forecast the future orbits of potentially hazardous asteroids.