A quick inspection of the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT) revealed no obvious damage from the Frye Fire, whose flames had come perilously close as firefighters dropped slurry and set back ...

Southern Arizona’s dry air, dark skies, and plentiful mountain peaks are prime conditions for the many world-class telescopes that dot the region. These conditions, unfortunately, come with ...

Learn step-by-step how to set up your smart telescope in equatorial mode for smooth and precise tracking. Become a guiding pro! #SmartTelescope #EquatorialMount #AstrophotographyTips Editorial: ...

A quiet dawn at Mount Abu brought an unusual sight as scientists watched an interstellar visitor fade into distant space. The comet, carrying ancient ices, offered rare data before slipping away.

Pointing at stars may seem easy on the surface—just mount a telescope to a tripod and you’re done, right? As anyone who’s spent time with a telescope can tell you, it’s not that simple, given that the ...

Pointing at stars may seem easy on the surface—just mount a telescope to a tripod and you’re done, right? As anyone who’s spent time with a telescope can tell you, it’s not that simple, given that the ...

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What your telescope sits on can be just as essential as the scope itself. By John Alexander Published Mar 7, 2025 9:45 AM EST We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and ...

ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- The Eaton Fire made a run for Mount Wilson on Thursday afternoon. But the Mount Wilson Observatory and the telescope were not damaged, thanks to firefighters' efforts, said ...