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- May 20, 2022
Astronomy in our modern society is the study of space and all of the incredible objects and bodies permeating it, but the “science” wasn’t always a science.
- May 13, 2022
Earth’s atmosphere is a wonderful thing. It lets us breathe and helps us stay warm, despite our living on a rock that’s moseying along in the frigidness of space. But sometimes, for astronomers especially, it can be a real pain.
- March 31, 2022
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!
- May 25, 2021
Nearly all amateur astronomers will agree that a sturdy and reliable mount plays a major role in the enjoyment of this hobby. Mounts typically come in two different styles: equatorial and altitude-azimuth. The type of mount you choose is highly dependent...
- April 02, 2021
Turn your smartphone into a top-notch celestial object finder and tour guide when you pair it with the award-winning, budget-friendly Celestron StarSense Explorer Telescope! Just load the free StarSense Explorer app, place it in the phone holder, and...
- March 01, 2021
A catadioptric telescope is an optical system that is optimized for producing images of objects at an infinite distance, and which incorporates both refractive type optics (lenses) and reflective optics (mirrors). The use of both mirror and lens optics...
- February 05, 2021
Choosing the best deep sky camera can be difficult. No one camera is best, or pairs best with a single scope! You want to be sure to correctly pair your scope’s focal length with your camera's pixel size. Your seeing conditions play a major role in image...
- January 19, 2021
Here you'll find information on different types of telescope filters and what they are best used for. There is a telescope filter for every application, whether you want to enhance views through the eyepiece for observations of the planets and nebulae...
- January 04, 2021
There are dozens of factors that come into play the moment you step outside with your telescope. Thermal dynamics (or thermodynamics), atmospheric conditions, light pollution, and cloud cover are just some of the forces that could work against you.
- December 08, 2020
The best planetary camera for you is one that works well with the telescope equipment you already have, while also considering the seeing conditions you experience at your observing site or sites. Choosing the Best Planetary Camera helps you define what...
- November 16, 2020
Congratulations! You’ve purchased your first telescope - an optical time machine that will help you explore our amazing Universe. You may have aspirations of discovering comets or becoming a published astro-imager someday; or you might want to simply...
- September 28, 2020
The LX65 catadioptric telescope launched late last year and marked Meade’s entry into the popular, mid-range, single-arm, alt/azimuth computerized telescope category. Today, we’re reviewing the 8” ACF version, which is the largest optical tube available...
- June 08, 2020
With a computerized database of 4,000 celestial objects, the ability to align on three stars of your choosing, and a nice choice of telescope styles and sizes, the Celestron NexStar SLT series of telescopes is just plain amazing. There are certain telescope...
- October 10, 2019
The Celestron NexStar Evolution Telescope Series is the latest creation from Celestron. A multi-year work in progress, the engineers at Celestron have collected the requests of their customers and put them all into one beautiful telescope! We recently...
- July 26, 2019
Compared to the naked eye, a telescope shows a very narrow field-of-view. That makes it a little difficult to aim and find a specific sky object. A lower magnification, wider field-of-view finder is one of the most beneficial telescope accessories for...
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