THE Yerkes Observatory, which has recently been completed and inaugurated, contains in its instrumental equipment the largest refractor in the world, the diameter of the object-glass spanning 40 ...

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 ...

While many photos of telescopes and their mounting system on the internet look classy, are you really sure they will do what you expect them to do? Do you know the difference and the pros and cons of ...

Looking Up is transcribed using a combination of AI speech recognition and human editors. It may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting in print. Dean Regas: Edwin Hubble ...

The Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope and Meade Instruments Polaris 114mm Reflector Telescope are both excellent telescopes. This versus guide puts the two head-to-head to help you decide ...

As smartphone cameras improve, more people want to take photographs of the night sky with their smartphones. However, serious astrophotographers attach powerful, digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) ...

From lens focal lengths and fill-flash to portraits, macro or stunning landscapes there are techniques for everyone. Learn how to use metering, considering composition and shoot everything from ...