See how telescopes capture the cosmos. ExtremeTech explains the science behind lenses and space exploration. Start exploring ...

Following his pattern, you can make your own Galilean telescope at home and use it to study the stars, just as the well-known astronomer once did. A do-it-yourself Galilean telescope makes an ...

The Hubble Space Telescope was carried to space inside the space shuttle Discovery and then released into low-Earth orbit.

Discover the best telescopes for an unrivaled view of the cosmos — just in time for Black Friday savings. A telescope opens up a world of discovery, bringing the beauty and mysteries of the ...

If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wished to capture its beauty, astrophotography is the perfect hobby for you.

The best telescopes allow astronomers to access exceptional views of the night sky, from stars and planets to galaxies and nebulas. They come in a range of configurations; our guide breaks down ...

A scathing new report points to unclear protocols and multiple failures to raise alarms at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto ...

China's Einstein Probe, an X-ray telescope in Earth orbit, has already made several discoveries during its initial ...

Finally, we selected options with various apertures, focal lengths, magnification, and price points, making them suitable for various situations and users. Like other varieties of telescopes ...