There was a time when building a telescope was a rite of passage for budding astronomers, much as building a radio was the coming age for electronics folks. These days, many things are cheaper to buy ...

Years ago, I heard reports of amateur astronomers glimpsing a huge emission nebula in our galaxy, cataloged as IC 1396. Deep astroimages showed an expansive, complex nebula in Cepheus, about 3° in ...

Are Orion or Celestron telescopes best? Are you looking to gaze into a clear night sky and see the planets with a starry background? Well, look no further than two of the best manufacturers available, ...

DULUTH — Did you receive a telescope as a holiday gift? Even if it was years ago and that instrument is now hidden away in an attic, consider taking it out again. There are all sorts of wonderful ...