The article recounts the author's personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks from various eras, including "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations," ...

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who looked at the eclipse this week and wondered what other cool things you might be able see in the sky, this guide is for you. Whether you want to spy on ...

Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Michael E. Bakich introduces you to Celestron’s FirstScope.

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This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. To start, all three of our experts stressed ...

Astrophotography can be very daunting when you’re a beginner, especially if you’re not sure where to start. Do I need a telescope? Which one should I get? Which camera do I need? These are all good ...

Summer’s clear, warm nights are perfect for stargazing. This is especially true now that many of us are spending more time social distancing in nature. To get the full picture of what’s needed to get ...