Astrophotography has shifted from a niche pursuit to a mainstream hobby, and the telescope you choose now matters as much as ...

'Tis the season for well-intentioned shoppers to stumble into the confusing world of telescope buying for a beloved astronomy enthusiast. However, buyer beware: purchasing a telescope without knowing ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Christmas is a popular time to buy a new telescope, but there are some things to keep in mind ...

Telescopes gather and focus light using precisely-shaped mirrors and lenses (or a combination of both). The larger the telescope’s main mirror or lens, the more light is gathered and the more detail ...

Do you have a telescope but don’t know how to use it? Maybe you’d like to buy a telescope, but don’t know what to look for. Have your questions answered when astronomer Don Machholz leads a Telescope ...

On Friday, to mark the second anniversary of operations of the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA released a breathtaking new cosmic image of two galaxies merging together. The telescope, which launched ...