The Celestron Inspire 100AZ telescope easily slides into our best beginner telescopes. At its core a rather basic refractor telescope with a 4-inch aperture, it's the most at home when viewing the ...

Many beginners grab their telescope on a whim, head outside and hope for magic. The problem is that astronomy doesn't work on ...

If you found a new telescope under the Christmas tree, congratulations. You’re launching into what will hopefully be a great adventure that will take you deep into our universe — at least visually.

It’s hard to overstate how awesome telescopes are. More than any other scientific instrument, telescopes represent “science”—and every geeky kid wants one to see the rings of Saturn with his or her ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of my nerd hobbies is astronomy. I love looking at the stars and imagining all the various worlds that are out there. Nebulae, whole ...

The Eagle Nebula is located about 5,700 light-years from Earth in the summertime constellation Serpens. The dark, finger-like clouds in its core, also known as the Pillars of Creation and made famous ...

While the days might be getting shorter, earlier nights will give you more time to explore the wonders of the sky’s stars. And before you know it, stargazing could become your new favorite outdoor ...

Choosing a first telescope is a difficult task for a fledgling amateur astronomer. Frequently, newcomers pick telescopes with computerized go-to controls, only to discover after a lot of frustration — ...