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- July 15, 2019
A catadioptric telescope is an optical system that is optimized for producing images of objects at an infinite distance, incorporating both refractive optics (lenses) and reflective optics (mirrors). Because both mirrors and lenses are used in catadioptric...
- July 12, 2019
You might be tempted to wait until the next full moon to get a good view of everything there is to see, but surprisingly enough, this actually isn’t the best time for lunar observation. The Moon is “full” when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon...
- September 18, 2018
The rate at which technology has progressed over the past few decades has been nothing short of miraculous and considering that Astrophotography is a hobby built on cutting-edge technology, there should be no surprise that it has progressed along at a...
- May 07, 2018
This summer, millions of people will turn their eyes and telescopes skyward to gaze at Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars in all their glory. All three planets reach opposition between the months of May and August, and that means they'll be closer and brighter...
- September 20, 2016
The Celestron CGX is Celestron's newest addition to its already robust line of equatorially mounted telescopes. Celestron's CGX combines years of input from amateur astronomers along with the expertise of Celestron's product engineers to deliver the most...
- December 15, 2014
Celestron PowerSeeker telescopes are very popular for those who want to star-gaze with an astronomical instrument that will produce brighter views of celestial objects inside and outside of our Solar System in comparison to most beginner's telescopes...
- October 07, 2014
The Celestron AstroMaster 114 and 130 Equatorial, or "EQ" telescope is a great choice for those who want to dive into the wonderful world of astronomy, but after a couple observing sessions, most people find that they need a few extra telescope accessories...