In a visionary move to cultivate the next generation of space scientists, the Uttar Pradesh government is establishing astro labs in government schools at the block level.

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Those wishing to stargaze at the site are able to use its fleet of 8in (20cm) Dobsonian telescopes and its two 16in (40cm) large aperture telescopes. It also has a fully robotic telescope housed ...

Telescopes are great tools for observing the heavens, or even surrounding landscapes if you have the right vantage point. You don’t have to be a professional to build one though; you can make… ...

Two groups in Kolkata related to astronomy have created what they claim to be the largest handmade telescope in the city — a 14.5-inch f/5 Dobsonian that is low-cost, powerful, and easy to handle.

Scientists and optical observers in Kolkata have built the largest handmade telescope in the city. The 14.5-inch f/5 Dobsonian telescope was inaugurated in Shyambazar. It will be used for studying ...

Best For Beginners: Zhumell Z100 Altazimuth Reflector Telescope Wide Aperture: Apertura 10-Inch Dobsonian Telescope Best for Astrophotography: William Optics RedCat 71 f/4.9 APO Astrograph Refractor ...

Today, Dobsonian telescopes are still highly popular among amateur astronomers, and for good reason — they're simple to build, budget-friendly and they soak up a huge amount of light.

Finding secret spacecraft is what Felix Schöfbänker does. In June, the Austrian amateur astronomer spied a secret Chinese spaceplane. Now, Mr. Schöfbänker has spotted a mysterious American military ...

Using a 14-inch Dobsonian telescope that's optimized to track satellites, the Austrian astrophotographer cross-referenced the images he captured with specs from various spy satellites launched by ...