Telescopes are specialist optical instruments that have been around for over 400 years and are useful for many applications including seafaring, military operations and especially stargazing. But not ...

Early on Thursday, Dec. 25, severe winds gusting up to 114 miles per hour tore loose half of the shutter on the 140-year old ...

A review in the June 2009 issue of *Astronomy* magazine, titled "Orion's low-cost APO delivers sharp images," evaluates the Orion EON 80mm ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope. Apochromatic refractors ...

Light travels at different speeds based on the medium it passes through. For example, in a vacuum, it travels at 3.0 × 10^8 m/s in a straight line. But when directed towards glass, air, diamond, water ...

I'm often asked to recommend a telescope, especially around the holidays, when gift-giving is on our minds. Today I'll share a few suggestions, but before we talk specifics, let's look at the ...

Jack C. Davis Observatory's lecture series focusing on topics in astronomy and science continues Saturday night. Observatory volunteer Robert Anderson will present a discussion on "The Rise of the ...

Access Fixtures' new HIIO high bay features a refractor lens for superior glare control. It offers selectable wattage and Kelvin for total flexibility. This new refractor lens for high bay fixtures ...

Buying a telescope, like buying a car or stereo equipment, is subject to your tastes as a consumer. In other words, the choice is up to you — but Astronomy can provide some guidelines to make your ...