When you look at the night sky, do you ever wonder what's going on out there? On a clear night with a dark sky, if moonlight doesn't wash it out, sometimes you can see the arc of the Milky Way. The ...

Broadly speaking, scientists use telescopes to see things that are very far away from Earth. As targets get smaller or farther from Earth, it takes a larger effective aperture to get a clear picture.

An excellent choice for astrophotographers and astronomers at any stage of their skill and experience, this smart telescope is well-designed, solidly built and easy to use. Crucially, it relies on an ...

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