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 ...

This review, “Super scope buyer’s guide” appeared in the November 2003 issue of Astronomy magazine. I love to observe. Planets, star clusters, galaxies, the Sun — it really doesn’t matter. Any object ...

Through all the years of my interest in telescopes and astronomy I’ve met many amateur astronomers that have progressed from novice to advanced. The usual progression involves purchasing larger and ...

Searching for the best telescope to gift to the astronomer in your life this holiday season? Whether they’re a beginner or a seasoned astronomer, we have options for all budgets. When you purchase ...

In the last two to three years the world of amateur telescopes has been turned on its head. The advances in technology have been beyond incredible. Honestly, it’s been hard to keep up with it all. As ...

If you’ve got a stargazing fan on your holiday gift-giving list and you’re considering a telescope for that special someone, even if that someone is you, I want you to buy right and buy smart.

Researchers design CubeSats with lasers to provide steady reference light for telescopes investigating distant planets. There are more than 3,900 confirmed planets beyond our solar system. Most of ...

When it comes to telescopes, unless you're a pirate trying to fit your spyglass back in your shirt after spotting land, bigger is always better. A larger telescope means more collected light, which ...