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 ...

Our picks of the best small telescopes are all under 10kg, making them perfect for traveling to dark sky sites — check out the best models. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

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 ...

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 ...

— -- As humans, we're limited by what we can see with the naked eye. While we're biologically suited to looking at things up close, our eyes can't zoom in to take a look at far-away objects. But ...

Planets are easily visible through a telescope, even in city lights. Different colored filters enhance planetary details, depending on the planet. High magnification is best for some planets, like ...

Throughout the year, especially around this time, I receive many emails about purchasing a telescope, either for oneself or that special someone. Every year, I try to provide a telescope buying guide ...