This review, “Orion’s Atlas 8,” appeared in the May 2004 issue of Astronomy magazine. Whether it’s clothing, hair, or musical groups, styles come and go. What’s “hot” today may be “not” tomorrow, only ...

Astrophotography has undergone a significant transformation due to advancements in affordable digital imaging technology (CCDs and DSLRs). A disparity exists between modern digital imaging devices and ...

If you’re shopping for a telescope this year, I recommend going to Radio City in Mounds View, where they have high-quality telescopes and great advice, or buy online from one of the major telescope ...

If you have a stargazing fan on your gift list there are a lot of choices. I recommend buying online from one of the major telescope brands, such as Orion and Celestron. Go to their websites and ...

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 ...

MIDDLETOWN — Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei is smiling down on Middletown City Schools. The district’s Gifted and Talented Enrichment program recently applied for and was awarded an eight-inch ...

When holiday shopping for a stargazer, my motto is “Buy smart.” Bypass department stores or big-box discount stores. They are not the best places to buy telescopes. Here in the Twin Cities, I ...

Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian telescope review: price and release date The Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian original went on sale in April 2022 and costs $799.95 / £649.99 / ...

A great value all-rounder with the added convenience of alignment by smartphone, this large yet affordable Dobsonian telescope offers sharp and immersive views of galaxies, nebulae but also planets ...