Telescopes are specialist optical instruments that have been around for over 400 years and are useful for many applications including seafaring, military operations and especially stargazing. But not ...

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For nearly as long as we've walked the Earth, humans have tried to make sense of the stars. Now, three new sky-gazing tools are poised to tell us even more. Each will play a unique role in deciphering ...

A small missed detail can lead to major issues with your telescope. In this video, I show you the key focuser screws you need ...

Telescopes primarily collect light to see faint objects. Most beginner telescopes are sold complete, ready to use. Larger telescopes gather more light, allowing observation of fainter objects.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Is Hubble still working? The most important space telescope ...

Choosing the best telescope for the money depends to a large extent on what you hope to see. If you want to scan distant nebulas, you can pay $1,000 and up, and it will still be good value. If you’re ...

Construction plans for the largest telescope on Earth remain uncertain, but a possible alternative future for the Thirty Meter Telescope project is beginning to take shape. Plans for the massive ...

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