With the 2012 holiday season coming into its "home stretch," many people may be seriously considering the purchase of a ...

From magnification to light-gathering, here’s how to make the decision between buying a telescope or ... the moon included – a telescope can be used to study planets, nebulae, distant star ...

But with so many different models out there, which one should you buy? We have got you covered, with our guide to the best telescopes to suit a range of budgets, purposes and skill levels.

When you buy through links on our articles ... learning to use the family's telescope in Lansdale PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, taken in early December 2012. Lanpher writes: "In the image you ...