Telescopes are specialist optical instruments that have been around for over 400 years and are useful for many applications including seafaring, military operations and especially stargazing. But not ...

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I'm often asked to recommend a telescope, especially around the holidays, when gift-giving is on our minds. Today I'll share a few suggestions, but before we talk specifics, let's look at the ...

The Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches has built a machine that penetrates South Florida’s dark sky desert for a peek at celestial spectacles thousands of light years from Earth. Housed at the ...