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The Universe in Your Hands: Why Binoculars May Be the Best Telescope You'll Ever Own

The Universe in Your Hands: Why Binoculars May Be the Best Telescope You'll Ever Own

The Universe in Your Hands: Why Binoculars May Be the Best Telescope You'll Ever OwnJeff Knoblauch
Published on: 05/23/2026

The inexpensive pleasures of gazing at the stars with binoculars. Why binoculars may be the best telescope you'll ever own. Learn how to choose binoculars for viewing and how best to use them. Explore the many objects in the sky that can be revealed.

Space
Fusion Drives and the Physics of Getting Somewhere Fast

Fusion Drives and the Physics of Getting Somewhere Fast

Fusion Drives and the Physics of Getting Somewhere FastJeff Knoblauch
Published on: 04/28/2026

If we ever conquer fusion energy, how practical would it be to have fusion powered spacecraft? To Infinity's new post explores this element of hard science fiction.

SpaceFuture Science
Physics of a Space Elevator:Hanging a Ladder from the Sky

Physics of a Space Elevator:Hanging a Ladder from the Sky

Physics of a Space Elevator:Hanging a Ladder from the SkyJeff Knoblauch
Published on: 03/31/2026

New blog post from Jeff Knoblauch examines the physics of using a space elevator. What works and what doesn't work, and some interesting ideas for a different kind of elevator.

Space
How Vast is Space

How Vast is Space

How Vast is SpaceJeff Knoblauch
Published on: 02/19/2026

Blog topic: How Vast is Space? Jeff Knoblauch explores how the incomprehensible volume of space relates to his hard science fiction writing.

Space