An aperture mask is a simple device for easier observing that increases the effective focal ratio of a telescope.

Telescopes are great tools for observing the heavens, or even surrounding landscapes if you have the right vantage point. You ...

There are a wide range of telescope types available to buy, and some can cost thousands of pounds. However, there are budget-priced alternatives – most are either refractor or reflector models. Keep ...

China has successfully conducted its first satellite laser ranging at Earth-Moon distance, marking a milestone in its ...

Astrophotographer Ron Brecher has captured a stunning deep sky image of the spiral galaxy M106, located 23.5 million light ...

Neptune's moon Nereid was discovered by the Dutch astronomer Gerard Kuiper. This was the second of 14 moons discovered at ...

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Brecher wrote on his website that he never believed that he would get into astrophotography, but became captivated by the pursuit after buying a 4.5-inch reflector telescope for his son ...