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 ...

Supernova 2020nlb in the galaxy M85 in Virgo was very faint upon discovery but has grown brighter each night. Now at magnitude 12.2 (July 5) and still climbing, it's bright enough to see in a 6-inch ...