The beauty of a Dobsonian-mounted telescope is its ease of use. Unlike a high-tech telescope that requires an engineering degree to operate, a child can handle a basic Dob.

I got started in astrophotography in July 2015, when I received my first telescope as a gift: an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain on an altitude-azimuth mount. After nearly falling over, seeing Saturn ...

Do you have a telescope but don’t know how to use it? Maybe you’d like to buy a telescope, but don’t know what to look for. Have your questions answered when astronomer Don Machholz leads a Telescope ...

While telescopes are designed to work outside, it sometimes takes some tender care to keep them working at their best. Here are some basic telescope-care tips to aid your stargazing.

However, buyer beware: purchasing a telescope without knowing the basics is almost certain to result in throwing money away on a flimsy, nearly useless "junk" scope.