From magnification to light-gathering, here’s how to make the decision between buying a telescope or a monocular for stargazing and astronomy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

Scientists may only get to have either the Giant Magellan Telescope or the Thirty Meter Telescope. The problem? Both are already in the works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover aerospace, astronomy & hosted The Cosmic Controversy Podcast. Astronomers in the U.S. and Europe are actively working on a ...

The telescope began as a relatively simple device, born out of optical experimentation. It combined a series of lenses and mirrors to collect and magnify light, allowing the user to see far away ...