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If you purchased your solar eclipse glasses from High Point Scientific, regardless of the brand, you can be assured that they are certified to be safe for solar viewing when used as directed. If you purchased your glasses from another vendor or were gifted...
Astronomy is an all-ages hobby, everyone is welcome to enjoy the wonders of the universe. Our team of Gear Experts has taken the time to compile a list of some of the best telescopes for adults...
We are pleased to announce the best telescopes for 2023! Each telescope was evaluated for its performance and value relative to its peers. The list we compiled contains some brand names we are all familiar with and others that you might not have heard...
Tune in to our livestream as our team members, Teagan and Kyle, discuss post-processing a special image of the Veil Nebula...
After countless years of research and development, NASA has released the highly anticipated first images from the James Webb Space Telescope! Join our team as we discuss the images and their implications...
The invention of the telescope began as quite the debate among three men from the Netherlands in 1608. Fast forward a bit and you’ll reach the story most of us heard as children about the telescope. Italian physicist and mathematician, Galileo, was t...
Get ready to improve your experience under the night sky by allowing for easier, tool-free collimation! Whether it’s just a quick adjustment on the fly during visual observations or a more discriminating collimation for imaging or high-power use, Apertura C...
Are you a beginner at astrophotography? Looking to learn more about how to get the most out of your equipment? Tune in as our team members Teagan, Matt, and Kyle take your beginner & intermediate level questions about astrophotography...
Please read this document to the end prior to starting any work. Be sure to carefully check the function of the new fan before doing any work...
Telescopes cost anywhere from under a $100 to $10,000 or more. Never fear! According to our amazing team of telescope experts at High Point Scientific, if you can invest between approximately $500 and $1000 on a visual telescope, you will end up with...
Here at High Point Scientific, we strive to connect you with the that will fit your specific needs and provide you memories for many years to come. Amateur astronomy can get expensive, and our wallets are not always as big as our dreams of exploring the...
There is no faster way to degrade your telescope's optics than to pair it with a low- quality bargain-bin eyepiece. Choosing the right eyepieces for your telescope goes beyond just basic magnification. Poorly made telescope accessories and eyepieces can...
You could argue that the Perseids are the ideal meteor shower - they’re reliable, they can potentially produce over 100 shooting stars an hour, and the shower reaches its maximum during the warm summer nights of mid-August. This year’s shower promises to...
Whether you’re an avid astronomy enthusiast or just getting into the hobby, looking at the stars while camping is something everyone can enjoy! While we understand that there are limitations as to what kind of astronomy equipment one can bring camping, w...
The Dobsonian telescope was designed by a man who wanted to share the beauty of the night sky with as many people as possible. He knew that the most important part of any telescope was the optics, and he knew that those optics needed to be as big as possible...