The subject of space exploration has been one of the most enigmatic and interesting topics of all time. When taught about ...

Vermont-based astrophotographer Michele Hernandez Bayliss has captured stunning views of Messier 94 - also known as the ...

Serving nine UC campuses and two national laboratories, Lick Observatory continues to be at the forefront of groundbreaking ...

Lick Observatory is located on the summit of Mt. Hamilton in the Diablo Range east of San Jose. (Photo by Nick Gonzales/UC Santa Cruz) In an elementary school science class, Rav Kaur first learned ...

There are a wide range of telescope types available to buy, and some can cost thousands of pounds. However, there are budget-priced alternatives – most are either refractor or reflector models. Keep ...

The Explore One STAR70APP Refractor Telescope is a low-cost deep-sky and lunar scope that is good for beginners. Using the ARTelescope App, users can locate constellations, nebulae, and more.

Experienced astrophotographers will not outgrow this astrocam. The Altair 26C is perfect for photographing beautiful nebulas ...

A complete guide to achieving pinpoint autofocus on compact refractors using ASIAIR's tools.

The smaller telescope is a folded refractor telescope worth about $20,000 and hand-made by the late Jim Schwartz, who was a respected local amateur astronomer. … Being close-in to Chico and ...

Two presentations: Phil Shoemaker discusses Mitchel's role in getting the telescope, and John Briggs describes how the 1845 refractor compared to other telescopes of the era. $25 admission ...