The Elkhart County Parks is bringing back its summer astronomy programs. The public is invited to explore more about the galaxy using a PowerPoint presentation and Greek and Roman mythology.

On June 14 and 16, technicians installed solar panels onto NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, one of the final steps in assembling the observatory. Collectively called the Solar Array Sun ...

Those wishing to stargaze at the site are able to use its fleet of 8in (20cm) Dobsonian telescopes and its two 16in (40cm) large aperture telescopes. It also has a fully robotic telescope housed ...

Telescopes are great tools for observing the heavens, or even surrounding landscapes if you have the right vantage point. You don’t have to be a professional to build one though; you can make… ...

Finding secret spacecraft is what Felix Schöfbänker does. In June, the Austrian amateur astronomer spied a secret Chinese spaceplane. Now, Mr. Schöfbänker has spotted a mysterious American military ...

Which telescopes are best for beginners? See our picks. There’s a lot to consider when you’re trying to find the right telescope—especially if you’re new to stargazing.

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Reflector telescopes—which include Dobsonian and Newtonian—use mirrors to reflect the light into focus. These bounce light back and forth in the optical tube, which allows for a shorter design.

Read our reviews on the best telescopes for astrophotography. Whether you’re viewing planets, stars or deep space, get the right telescope.

Dobsonian telescopes are our top pick due to their ease of use, quality and price point. “Dobsonian” refers to the lazy-susan-style mount on which the telescope rests, adding stability and ...