NASA's James Webb uncovers dark matter's secrets in highly detailed new images of Bullet Cluster
The Webb Telescope's highly detailed images of the Bullet Cluster have significantly advanced our understanding of dark matter distribution and galactic collision dynamics.
18 hours ago
Inspired by NASA, Rubin Observatory to scan the night sky for 10 years to create a time-lapse of the cosmos
The LSST Camera captures incredibly vast individual images, each covering a sky area as large as 45 full Moons.
6 days ago
James Webb Telescope directly images a Saturn-mass planet orbiting a distant young star
This discovery would represent a significant milestone for the Webb Telescope, marking its very first direct imaging of a planet.
6 days ago
Spectacular first images from Rubin Observatory reveal 2,104 asteroids — millions more yet to be explored
The ability to detect small objects orbiting the Sun shows asteroids in motion against the static background of stars and galaxies.
Jun 24, 2025
After Rubin's first surreal images of the cosmos, scientists are 'beyond excited about what's coming'
The next-generation facility captured stars, galaxies and asteroids, revealing the cosmic phenomena on an unbelievable scale.
Jun 24, 2025
The Rubin Telescope’s 3,200-megapixel eye is the largest digital camera ever — and it's built to scan the sky
In its first year, the Rubin Observatory is expected to gather more data than every telescope in history, put together.
Jun 20, 2025
NASA’s James Webb captures Neptune’s extraordinary auroras for the first time
Neptune’s auroras are no longer a speculation, as the beautiful sight on the planet was officially captured by James Webb.
Apr 6, 2025
NASA's SPHEREx telescope, launched to study millions of galaxies, releases stunning debut images: 'Just wow'
The mission to map the universe and record innumerable undetected galaxies seems possible now as NASA’s SPHEREx turns on detectors.
Apr 3, 2025
Refractors Vs Reflectors: The Pros & Cons of Each Telescope Design
Discover the pros and cons of refracting and reflecting telescopes. We'll compare key factors such as budget, aperture size, observing capability, ease of use and much more.
Apr 21, 2023
telescope storage
Owning a telescope involves careful maintenance. You must ensure that the storage conditions are optimal so that you can enjoy watching the night sky whenever you want.
Jan 10, 2023
Field of view calculator
The telescope's FOV determines the amount of sky you can see in your eyepiece. Use this simple field-of-view calculator to maximize your stargazing enjoyment.
Dec 12, 2022
How to focus your telescope
Focusing a telescope may be, at times, challenging. Today, you will learn how to properly focus your telescope and improve your viewing sessions.
Oct 27, 2022
The different types of telescopes explained
Telescopes allow us to observe distant objects in the sky. While the options may seem overwhelming, there are actually only three basic types of telescopes.
Oct 14, 2022
The different types of telescope mounts explained
The telescope mount is what supports the telescope tube and allows you to aim it at different objects in the sky.
Aug 16, 2022
How to set up your telescope
I'll walk you through everything you need to know about setting up your telescope, from choosing the right location to aligning your optics.
Aug 2, 2022
How to aim a telescope
If this is your first time using a telescope, you may be wondering how to point it at the various space objects across the night sky.
May 23, 2022
Why is my telescope blurry
There are many reasons why your telescope may produce a blurry image, but don't worry - every problem has a solution!
May 19, 2022
Can you use a telescope during the day?
Telescopes are often thought of as tools only made for stargazing at night, but daytime observings can be just as rewarding.
Mar 11, 2022
Which planets can you see without a telescope?
Planets are a popular observing target among amateur astronomers. Contrary to popular belief, telescopes are not always required to observe them.
Mar 3, 2022