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- April 05, 2023
The late 1800s saw the first commercially produced electric lights, and mankind has since embraced the technology with open arms. As much as artificial lighting has helped us progress forward by effectively giving us more usable hours in the day, it has...
- March 29, 2023
The most daunting part of any new, big purchase is getting everything set up. Buying a telescope is a thrill, but once you lay out all the parts, you might feel a little lost. The setup process is a great way to get to know your telescope, and with some...
- March 15, 2023
In our world of point-and-shoot photography, it’s easy to take for granted how far we’ve come. We don’t always think about how difficult it was to capture those first few images of, well, anything, and how significant the emergent field of astrophotography...
- January 04, 2023
As cities have grown and people have spread out across the globe, we’ve created a bit of a problem that affects amateur astronomers, casual stargazers, and anyone who wants to appreciate the night sky: light pollution.
- November 22, 2022
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...
- November 09, 2022
The number of inventions that have changed the world is staggering, but one, in particular, has been able to change our view of the world—literally. When humans had nothing but their eyes to use as stargazing tools, questions abounded. What are the stars...
- October 19, 2022
We wouldn’t know even a fraction of what’s out there in the night sky if it weren’t for telescopes. Before they were invented, mankind could only gaze up and wonder. What exactly were all those dots? Were they far away, or very small? Why did some of...
- September 28, 2022
There’s nothing like getting a new telescope. Everything’s still shiny and nice, it’s all aligned properly, and it’s like playing with a new toy. Of course, the buzz wears off and while you still appreciate having a telescope, you miss the feeling you...
- September 21, 2022
When you’re shopping for a telescope, you’ll come across a lot of new terms that you might not recognize. One of these terms is aperture, and it’s vitally important but the purpose isn’t immediately obvious. So, what is aperture for, and how much does...
- August 31, 2022
Tune in to our livestream as our team members, Teagan and Kyle, discuss post-processing a special image of the Veil Nebula.
- July 12, 2022
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.
- June 21, 2022
Are you anxious to start studying astronomy and the stars in the night sky? There’s an app for that. Actually, there are several! You might not think of your phone as a prime astronomy tool, but it has everything you need to start seriously studying the...
- June 07, 2022
Staring up at the stars is a pastime that doesn’t get nearly enough attention. You’re looking at worlds that are unimaginably far away from you while watching the laws of the universe play out. While it’s perfectly possible to appreciate the view without...
- June 03, 2022
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...
- May 26, 2022
You finally bought your first telescope. Congratulations! You’re all set and ready for some ‘stellar’ celestial observation. But what happens when you want better viewing and new gadgets to make your hobby even more rewarding?
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