From magnification to light-gathering, here’s how to make the decision between buying a telescope or a monocular for stargazing and astronomy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

A common misconception about telescopes is that their primary purpose is to increase the apparent size of distant objects. While magnifying is a key feature of telescopes, it’s not necessarily the ...

Getting your first telescope should feel exciting, not frustrating. If I avoid a few common beginner mistakes, I can turn that confusing bundle of glass and metal into a tool that reliably shows the ...