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 ...

A "selfie" taken by the James Webb Space telescope during the early stages of calibration process. NASA SHARE Focusing a six-ton, $10 billion space telescope isn’t as simple as turning the focus ring ...

Unistellar’s automated eQuinox 2 is the latest addition to the growing family of smart telescopes, making it possible for backyard astronomers to easily capture clear views of space, even in severely ...

This buyer's guide offers telescope recommendations for various budgets and experience levels. Expert reviews considered user feedback, brand reputation, and technical specifications. Telescopes are ...

NASA launched one of the world’s most powerful telescopes, the James Webb space telescope, to space last month. Engineers at NASA will now spend the next three months adjusting the telescope’s ...

When first glancing at that title, some experienced observers may think I’ve written myself into a corner. You see, there is no such thing as a perfect first telescope. In fact, there’s really no such ...

Today, NASA announced that it has successfully completed two further steps to align the mirrors of the Webb telescope. The resulting performance indicates that Webb will meet or exceed its design ...

The powerful new James Webb Space Telescope has captured its first starlight, a milestone for the $10 billion space observatory — but it's not yet sending home the kind of breathtaking vistas of the ...