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

Check if you have access via personal or institutional login How to Use a Computerized Telescope is the first handbook that describes how to get your computerized telescope up and running, and how to ...

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 ...

And, finally, it helps to effectively use your telescope, by planning and performing successful observations – worldwide." - Wolfgang Steinicke, FRAS, Galaxies section, Webb Society "Eye and Telescope ...

8. I've just purchased a new telescope, and am really excited to use it. What's the first thing I should do? Read the ...

Magnification, or “power”, is controlled by which eyepiece you use. Most telescopes come with two or three eyepieces ... and ...

Here’s how it works. The best telescopes bring the beauty of the universe into clear view from your own backyard and beyond — this guide includes our favorite models for beginner to advanced ...

In particular, we considered factors such as ease of use, optical quality, smartphone compatibility, and overall value for ...

With modern electronics, it is relatively easy to build your own radio telescope. To understand how it can be done, check out a recent paper by Jack Phelps posted to the arXiv preprint server.