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 ...

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.

Selecting the perfect camera and pixel size can make all the difference in your astrophotography. In this video, we guide you through how to match your camera’s sensor to your telescope’s focal length ...

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 ...