Well, any of us who has ever looked through a telescope could say the same, for the two principal types in use today were developed by giants: the refractor by Galileo and the reflector by Newton.
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to gather and focus light. In a Newtonian reflector - the most common type - light reflects from the primary mirror (whose surface is ground into a parabola so ...
View the planets and night skies from home - Heavens above! Your guide to the best telescopes for stargazing, created for all ...
Make the most of January's new moon and survey the darkened skies with the best telescopes. Our guide will help you choose the right scope, no matter your budget or experience. Are you new to ...