Seeing the stars or the moon doesn’t have to be complicated; even a beginner can do it with the right scope. By John Alexander Published Feb 27, 2025 9:15 AM EST We may earn revenue from the products ...

Larger aperture telescopes gather more light, showing fainter objects. Focal length affects magnification; longer lengths show more detail. Reflectors are affordable and good for deep-space viewing. A ...

Buying a telescope is a big step, especially if you’re not sure what all those terms — f/ratio, magnification, go-to — mean. So, to eliminate confusion and make sure you understand what you’re buying, ...

The telescope began as a relatively simple device, born out of optical experimentation. It combined a series of lenses and mirrors to collect and magnify light, allowing the user to see far away ...

These travel telescopes will help you take your stargazing with you no matter how far you roam from home. By Abby Ferguson Published Oct 28, 2024 9:00 AM EDT We may earn revenue from the products ...

From magnification to light-gathering, here’s how to make the decision between buying a telescope or a monocular for stargazing and astronomy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

Thousands of galaxies, each containing billions of stars, are in this 2022 photo taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. [Photo: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI] BY The Conversation Curious Kids is a series for ...

Looking Up is transcribed using a combination of AI speech recognition and human editors. It may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting in print. Dean Regas: On the campus ...

When you look at the night sky, do you ever wonder what's going on out there? On a clear night with a dark sky, if moonlight doesn't wash it out, sometimes you can see the arc of the Milky Way. The ...

Our picks of the best telescopes for kids are easy to use, affordable, and a great way to introduce youngsters to the night sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Most materials in our world shrink in volume when cooled and expand when heated. Humans have known this for some time, and have built our civilization with that in mind. Yet, as we seek to expand ...