Price history: This is the cheapest the Celestron Nexstar 6SE has been since March, when it was $919. Since then, it has been ...

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 ...

3C 273 is the most distant object easily visible with a modest telescope. To see it, use a telescope (at least 6-inch), observe from a dark location, and choose a moonless night. 3C 273 is best viewed ...