If there's a space-obsessed youngster amongst your family or friends, now's a great time to gift them a telescope. This February 24 sees Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn's align ...

Draper's first successful photo also took several tries. He took a 20-minute exposure with a 5-inch telescope to create a daguerreotype of the moon, and he publicly announced his results on March 23.

Called a “gentle giant,” Bell, who was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, stood at an astounding 7 feet, 8 inches, and was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2007 as the tallest man in ...