On a quiet August night in 1977, something extraordinary happened in the Ohio countryside that would captivate scientists and ...

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

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

Engineer’s Day is celebrated every year on September 15. It marks the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one ...

Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton is that kind of place – a celestial treasure perched above Silicon Valley that somehow remains off the radar for many Californians despite being one of the most ...

The research center that Lick’s fortune helped create has a visitors center and gift shop open Saturday and Sunday from noon ...

Amazon is offering 27% off the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ. Perfect for watching Saturn's opposition on Sept. 20.