Best Telescopes for Beginners (Easy to Use) — 2018 Guide By David Sky Brody Here are the best beginner telescopes for the money; a computerized ‘GoTo’ scope driven by your smartphone or tablet, as well as a manually operated scope that comes fully assembled.
Best Telescopes for Hobbyists and Serious Learners (Assembly Required) — 2018 Guide By David Sky Brody Here are the best hobbyist telescopes for the money, including Go-To scopes. From fully automatic to totally hand-driven, these fine instruments will reward you each night out.
Best Telescopes for Kids — 2018 Guide By Calla Cofield, David Sky Brody Looking at the night sky can be an inspiring moment for kids, and the right telescope can drive an interest in astronomy for a lifetime.
Want to See Uranus? A Full Moon Lights the Way By Doris Elin Salazar Uranus reached opposition on Oct. 23, and if you want to observe the frigid planet this week, look toward the full moon.
How to Choose Binoculars for Astronomy and Skywatching By David Sky Brody A good pair of binoculars can help stargazers get the most out of the night sky. Find out which type of binoculars you need in our Buyer's Guide.
October Full Moon 2018: Hunter's Moon Swings by Uranus By Jesse Emspak The full moon of October, called the Hunter's Moon, will grace the skies Oct. 24, making a close pass by Uranus.
This Hunk of Metal Fell From Space and Landed in California By Rafi Letzter Iridium 70 fell out of orbit Oct. 10. A few days later, one of its fuel tanks caused a stir in central California.
International Observe the Moon Night 2018 Saturday Marks Apollo's 50th Anniversary By Elizabeth Howell People taking part in International Observe the Moon Night (IOTN) on Saturday (Oct. 20) have an extra thing to celebrate: the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon program this month.
Orionid Meteor Shower 2018 Peaks This Weekend with Bits of Halley's Comet: What to Expect By Joe Rao If you're a meteor enthusiast, the year 2018 has been very kind to you — and another reliable meteor shower is on its way this weekend.
China May Soon Have a Second (Artificial) Moon By Mindy Weisberger Moonlit skies over the Chinese city of Chengdu may get a boost from a second moon.
Look Up! Former Astronaut Mae Jemison Co-Launches Campaign to Contemplate the Cosmos By Elizabeth Howell
Spot the Moon with Saturn in Sunday's Night Sky By Joe Rao When skywatchers acquire their first telescope, I suspect there are two objects at the top of their observing list: the moon and the ringed planet Saturn.
Get Ready for Stargazing in October, the Clearest Month By Joe Rao What month is the clearest of the year for stargazing? For much of the U.S., the answer is October.
Seeing the Best Night-Sky Sights of Autumn Using Mobile Apps By Chris Vaughan Early autumn brings ideal conditions for stargazing.
Jupiter's Last Evening Dance with the Moon Comes Tonight By Joe Rao Jupiter will soon end its brilliant yearlong showing in the evening sky.
Prelude to the Draconid Meteor Shower: Stargazers Capture Amazing Photos of Comet 21P By Hanneke Weitering
