I'm often asked to recommend a telescope, especially around the holidays, when gift-giving is on our minds. Today I'll share a few suggestions, but before we talk specifics, let's look at the ...

This review, “Orion’s StarBlast,” appeared in the January 2004 issue of Astronomy magazine. “You kids today have it too good.” Did you ever hear that when you were growing up? I sure did. I try not to ...