How did the universe begin? How do planets form and galaxies develop? Could life exist anywhere else in the cosmos? Questions that have long eluded astronomers could finally be answered with the ...

New 3I/ATLAS images from NASA and the ESA suggest the interstellar comet is active as it approaches Earth in December.

If you feel a thrill every time we discover something new about the cosmos, then November 25th may have been a noteworthy day ...

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 ...

Larger aperture telescopes show brighter, clearer images. Different telescope types (refractor, reflector, compound) offer various pros and cons regarding cost, maintenance, and image quality. A ...

Just how big would a telescope need to be to actually see an alien world in detail? The James Webb Telescope just took a photo of a newly discovered exoplanet. Exciting stuff but the raw image just ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Christmas is a popular time to buy a new telescope, but there are some things to keep in mind ...

Their first smart telescope, Celestron has just announced their latest intelligent offering, the Celestron Origin at CES 2024, but will astronomy purists take to it? When you purchase through links on ...

Larger telescope apertures gather more light for clearer images. Different telescope types (refractor, reflector, catadioptric) have varying strengths. Telescope mounts (altazimuth, equatorial) impact ...

What your telescope sits on can be just as essential as the scope itself. By John Alexander Published Mar 7, 2025 9:45 AM EST We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and ...

Update: NASA is now targeting a launch for Friday, March 7. Find the latest information on the mission here. How did the universe begin? How do planets form and galaxies develop? Could life exist ...