ROCHESTER, N.Y. — While a lot of us will view the total solar eclipse using just our own eyes and a pair of special glasses, telescope users will get an even better view. But, the telescope itself isn ...

Searching for the best telescope to gift to the astronomer in your life this holiday season? Whether they’re a beginner or a seasoned astronomer, we have options for all budgets. When you purchase ...

In the last two to three years the world of amateur telescopes has been turned on its head. The advances in technology have been beyond incredible. Honestly, it’s been hard to keep up with it all. As ...

If you've ever tried to take a picture of the moon with your smartphone, you know it's basically impossible to get anything better than an over-exposed, white blip. However, it's possible to take ...

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be able to explore even more cosmic questions, thanks to a new near-infrared filter. The upgrade will allow the observatory to see longer wavelengths of ...

Observing the wonders of the night sky begins with selecting the right telescope. Join us on Nov. 20, 2025, at 9:00 am EST for Astronomy Unlocked: How to Choose Your Best Telescope. This virtual event ...

Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, Vol. 116, No. 822 (August 2004), pp. 729-733 (5 pages) ABSTRACT The most commonly used narrowband filters of the Advanced Camera for Surveys ...