Photography has become my most consistent creative practice outside of writing. I've used my cameras for astrophotography with varying levels of success. The main issue I faced was a total lack of ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Larger telescope apertures gather more light for clearer images. Different telescope types (refractor, reflector, catadioptric) have varying strengths. Telescope mounts (altazimuth, equatorial) impact ...

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 ...

If you want to observe the moon and planets up close, this reflector telescope from Celestron is ideal — now $246.49 at Amazon for Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

This artist's impression shows the planet orbiting the star Alpha Centauri B, a member of the triple star system closest to Earth [PHOTO: COURTESY] A new telescope costing up to £40 million will be ...

The James Webb Space Telescope, the preeminent observatory in the sky, is ready for science. Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images In a matter of days, scientists will release an unprecedented photo of the ...

Star trails are the visible imprint of Earth's rotation. As our planet spins around its axis, the stars appear to sweep across the sky in long, circular arcs. When a camera takes repeated ...