Engineers and astronomers at the University of Utah have designed a unique new kind of telescope lens: a flat lens with microscopic etchings to refract light. If the concept can be scaled up, these ...

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 ...

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 ...

For the first time, an international research team led by the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy ...

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 ...

Over the years when I’ve spoken with many other amateur astronomers about their interest in the sky, most have said that it could be traced back to receiving their first telescope at Christmas. With ...

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.