Wide-field imaging is a passion of mine. Something about capturing a large swath of the night sky filled with delicate ...

Amateur astrophotographer Dr. Michele Hernandez Baylisshas captured incredible views of the Croc's Eye and Whirlpool galaxies ...

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

However, in most cases, such an advertised magnification is well beyond the practical maximum magnification of the telescope. A 2.4-inch refracting telescope, for example, should never use more ...

Astronomy at Alfred University has a long history, dating back to the Civil War when the University purchased its first telescope, a 9-inch refractor made by Henry Fitz. Since the mid-1960s the ...

The Beaverlab Finder TW2 is not a smart telescope, but its design makes it unique. This 82mm/3.2-inch refractor is one of a kind in that a lightweight plastic camera can be attached to it in place ...

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.

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 ...