Getting your first telescope should feel exciting, not frustrating. If I avoid a few common beginner mistakes, I can turn ...

The simple mistakes every stargazing newbie makes — avoid these traps and you'll get the best out of your telescope from ...

— -- 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 ...

Our beginner-friendly guide helps you get familiar with the moon, Jupiter, nebulas and galaxies this Christmas.

I hope you had the best holiday season of your life and that Santa Claus or whoever treated you well and brought you everything you wanted on your gift list, plus a few wonderful surprises. If you ...

How do I make a telescope? Did you know you can build your own telescope? All you need are two lenses and a few common household items. Depending on your crafting experience, you can complete this fun ...

Observing the night sky through a telescope is one of life’s great joys, and a wonderful way to learn about space and the universe beyond our planet. But perhaps even better is sharing that experience ...

If you've got a new telescope and can't focus in on Comet Lovejoy and other celestial bodies, the Prairie Astronomy Club can help. The group will hold a "How to Use Your Telescope" session at its ...

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 ...

Overall, this telescope is a great choice for beginning your celestial journey. It's affordable, lightweight and easy to navigate — and Celestron goes the extra mile to assist in your astronomical ...

Of all the objects that you can view through a telescope, some of the most stunning to behold are the planets in our solar system, and the galaxies that lie far beyond it. But if you want to see more ...