Brookhaven National Laboratory has completed the "major item of equipment" phase for the Lunar Surface Electromagnetics ...

Telescopes that capture visible light are known as optical telescopes, and the science done with them is called optical astronomy. But there's an entire electromagnetic spectrum, of which the ...

PhoSim simulates the atmosphere, including air turbulence, as well as distortions from the shape of the telescope’s mirrors and the electrical properties of the sensors. The photons are propagated ...

The Vera Rubin telescope is poised to kick off an explosive era of discovery. "It's like old-fashioned astronomy: Find the ...

The space-based observatory has revolutionized the way we see space, and it can now add another remarkable accomplishment to its growing list.

Our picks for the best telescopes to use with a smartphone, many of which allow you to share photos with friends and on social media.

Vaonis' Hestia combines a telescope and camera into an all-in-one package that will turbocharge your phone for astroimaging. Skip to content Introducing the all-new Astronomy.com Forum!

Typically, telescopes are synonymous with bringing far-off objects close, but the newest member of the solar system was ...

These Depictions of Celestial Wonders Helped Make Astronomy Mainstream. Before we had access to stunning photos of our galaxy from ground- and space-based telescopes, visionaries like Étienne ...