With Christmas on our doorstep, many are rushing to buy those last-minute holiday gifts. If you’ve been tasked with buying a telescope for that special someone, there’s no doubt about it: selecting ...

Over the years of writing this column and putting on astronomy and stargazing presentations, I’ve received inquiries from many nice folks about purchasing a telescope for themselves or that special ...

OK, so you've put your hands on a decent starter telescope. We're not talking about one of the cheap 50 mm aperture "department store" scopes, but a good quality 4 to 6-inch aperture scope. You've ...

If you are obsessed with the charm of the star world that colors the night sky, you will want to get the first astronomical telescope as soon as possible and you will want to point to the stars, but ...

If a telescope is on your list this holiday season, a few simple tips will help ensure that young scientist (or you) enjoys many nights observing details of the night sky. Avoid flimsy tripods. Steady ...

While telescopes are designed to work outside, it sometimes takes some tender care to keep them working at their best. Over time, telescopes will pick up dust, and depending on how often they are ...

PASADENA, Calif.--Astronomers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and their colleagues have provided unique insight into the nature of a young star-forming galaxy as it appeared only ...

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.