Best Astronomy Gear
There are many different types of telescopes. These telescopes range from refractors, reflectors, and everything in between. Understanding how each different type of telescope works is essential to maximize your enjoyment of this hobby. Additionally, it’s also important to understand the different accessories needed, such as laser collimators, dovetail bars, and more. This page serves as your launch pad to different telescopes and accessories for your astronomy and astrophotography needs.
December 05, 2022
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.
December 02, 2022
It’s no secret: telescopes are expensive. Some telescopes can cost as much as $4,000 – with the mount not even included! But did you know there’s actually many good options for powerful telescopes under $500? These telescopes are big enough to be able to resolve incredible detail on the planets, deep sky objects, and more without breaking your bank.
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 of yet.
September 09, 2022
Astrophotography is one of the most intimate ways we as human beings can truly engage with the beautiful universe in which we live. Through astrophotography, you can capture with your own gear beautiful nebulae and galaxies billions of light-years away from the Earth.
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?
April 20, 2022
If you’re a birder, the chances are you’ve seen and/or used both binoculars and spotting scopes before. Maybe you already own a few of each and are wondering which is best for looking at the stars. Alternatively, you may be an amateur astronomer considering buying a spotting scope for both astronomy and daytime use. There are pros and cons to both, but when it comes to astronomy, is one any better than the other?
April 13, 2022
Several years ago High Point Scientific sent me an R2 kit and asked me to try it out for a few weeks so that I could become acquainted with it, in order to help our customers with any questions that they might have. As excited as I was in putting this accessory to the test, I must tell you that the first few nights I was quite baffled.
March 28, 2022
For many, astrophotography is a life-changing hobby. Astrophotography is one of the most intimate ways we as human beings can truly engage with the beautiful universe in which we live.
March 21, 2022
For many, astrophotography is a life-changing hobby. Astrophotography is one of the most intimate ways we as human beings can truly engage with the beautiful universe in which we live.
March 17, 2022
Did you know you can control your telescope with your computer instead of a hand controller? Or that you can automate your entire astrophotography process, allowing you to sleep while your telescope is capturing those precious photons? The trick is through software!
March 15, 2022
For many, astrophotography is a life-changing hobby. Astrophotography is one of the most intimate ways we as human beings can truly engage with the beautiful universe in which we live.
January 25, 2022
Buying the right filter can completely transform your astrophotography experience. With the right filters, you can take beautiful images of nebulae from the most light-polluted backyards. But there are so many options for astrophotography filters to choose from that it can be overwhelming.
January 06, 2022
In the year 2022, Mars will be once again returning to our night sky. Mars will reach “opposition”, or the closest approach to Earth, on December 7, 2022. This will be an exciting opportunity to observe Mars at its best and brightest!
November 03, 2021
Travel telescopes? Portable telescopes? They sound exactly the same, right? Not so! A telescope that can easily be carried to your backyard might be a great portable telescope, but that same telescope might not necessarily fit into your briefcase on a plane. This article will be breaking down some of the different telescopes that might fall into these two similar, yet distinct, categories.
October 08, 2021
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 something that will serve you well for years to come.
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