The journey of astronomical telescopes began in the early 17th century when Galileo Galilei crafted his first refracting telescope in 1609. Although not the inventor of the telescope, Galileo was the ...

Telescopes are often described as the epitome of modern Western science, starting with Galileo, but could the ancient Greeks have used something similar? While it remains uncertain, there is evidence ...

Explore the night sky with the best telescopes to suit every budget and experience level, perfect for observing February's Snow Moon and spectacular planetary parade. February is a great time to ...

Get closer to our solar companions with the best telescopes for seeing planets, just in time for February's fantastic planetary parade. Want to focus your stargazing on our cosmic neighbors ...

Straight Shot: Hubble Investigates Galaxy With Nine Rings Feb. 4, 2025 — NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a cosmic bullseye! The gargantuan galaxy LEDA 1313424 is rippling with nine ...

Starscope Monocular Telescope: A revolutionary tool for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It is compatible with all smartphones and comes with high-quality lenses that seem impossible for a cheap ...

The Subaru Telescope in Hawai‘i is adding a new instrument to its arsenal, one that will observe the cosmos through a compound eye. The compound eye will allow Subaru to observe about 2,400 ...

If you think that choosing the most powerful home telescope is just as simple as finding one with the highest magnification capability, then you’re wrong! There are many other key factors affecting a ...

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured photos of one of the earliest supernovas ever seen, with features appearing like grains and knots found in a cut of wood. "Once upon a time ...

The best telescopes allow you to observe this month's full planetary parade more closely and give you a front-row seat to the total lunar eclipse in March. The best telescopes unlock the wonders ...

The giant, 40-ft. space telescope resting in the airtight, climate-controlled clean-room at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., wants nothing to do with the microscopic dust ...