On astronomical telescopes of even middling power, a small “finderscope” is often mounted in parallel to the main optics to assist in getting the larger instrument on target. The low magnification of ...

We nestle up to one of the universe's most magnificent sights tonight. Once a year, Saturn and Earth line up on the same side of the sun and come closest to one another. Tonight the distance between ...

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third verified visitor to enter our Solar System from beyond the stars, has seized ...

Did Santa bring you a new telescope for Christmas? Or did you beat Kris Kringle to the punch? However you came up with a telescope I want you to get as much out of it as possible and fall in love with ...