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 ...

DULUTH — Did you receive a telescope as a holiday gift? Even if it was years ago and that instrument is now hidden away in an attic, consider taking it out again. There are all sorts of wonderful ...

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 ...

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 ...