Telescopes gather and focus light using precisely-shaped mirrors and lenses (or a combination of both). The larger the telescope’s main mirror or lens, the more light is gathered and the more detail ...

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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 ...

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There is more to light than meets the eye, and it teaches us a lot about the universe. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Parts of ...