Every night is a good night to look through a telescope (provided it’s not cloudy), but if you’re looking for an excuse, Jupiter is lining itself up for some candid closeups. At its farthest point, ...

Through the centuries, the telescope has gone through an incredible evolution to become the tool it is today. In the modern era, these miraculous inventions can be purchased from a variety of stores, ...

Smartphone-enabled telescopes offer convenient stargazing and image sharing. Telescope choice depends on experience level and desired features. Aperture size impacts image detail; larger is generally ...

In astronomy’s modern history, large-scale work was almost exclusively done at institutions with giant observatories and the most expensive computers and equipment. But a new approach to work in the ...