Why build a telescope? YOLO, as the kids say. Having decided that, one must decide what type of far-seer one will construct.

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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The first telescopes, known as refracting telescopes, were built in the early 17th century by Dutch eyeglass makers. They employed a pair of lenses—one convex fitted at the end of the scope, and one ...

1845 In Ireland, William Parsons builds the Leviathan, a reflecting telescope with a mirror that is 6 feet in diameter. He uses it to discover the spiral structure of the nebula M51. 1908 The Hale ...

A small missed detail can lead to major issues with your telescope. In this video, I show you the key focuser screws you need ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Is Hubble still working? The most important space telescope ...

Construction plans for the largest telescope on Earth remain uncertain, but a possible alternative future for the Thirty Meter Telescope project is beginning to take shape. Plans for the massive ...

Telescopes primarily collect light to see faint objects. Most beginner telescopes are sold complete, ready to use. Larger telescopes gather more light, allowing observation of fainter objects.

Choosing the best telescope for the money depends to a large extent on what you hope to see. If you want to scan distant nebulas, you can pay $1,000 and up, and it will still be good value. If you’re ...