How To's

So, you’ve decided you want to explore the exciting hobby of astrophotography but are wondering— how do you connect a DSLR or mirrorless camera to a telescope? What about connecting dedicated astronomy equipment like a ZWO camera to a telescope...

Astronomical filters work by blocking certain types of light and allowing other types to pass through almost unaltered. Filters do not enhance or multiply light; they simply block undesired wavelengths...

For those looking to do solar imaging, whether it be general or if you’re prepping for the upcoming solar eclipse, you might be using an equatorial mount. But how do you polar align your mount during the day...

Automation is a beautiful thing. Nothing is more satisfying than sending a series of short commands and then sitting back and watching as everything moves precisely into place...

Apertura is a company that seeks to provide better performance at a great price. When they turned their attention to focus masks, they found offerings that were of good quality but not wholly optimized and budget options that were less than ideal in terms...

Collimation is alignment of the optics or process of aligning the optics inside a telescope. The more accurately the optics are aligned, the greater the chance that the telescope will function at its highest level of performance and provide a more uniform...

Rockets can carry robotic spacecraft to the planets, communication and weather satellites, resupply spacecraft to space stations, and - most famously - human beings into space. After photographing hundreds of rocket launches from Cape Canaveral - we’re s...

Everyone wants to look at the stars. When you buy a telescope, chances are the purpose is for stargazing. Astronomy is thought of as a night-centered discipline, and to a large extent, it is. But by focusing solely on the planets and outer stars, we’re l...

If you’ve ever opened a brand new telescope, or read the manual for one, you’ll likely be familiar with the large stickers, notices, and paragraphs about how you should not point your telescope at the sun...

There is no doubt that the factory configuration of Apertura Dobsonian telescopes offers an incredible user experience. While this is true, we continued our quest to increase the ease of use and performance of this telescope - adding to the already wildly...

Askar recently reached out to us citing an issue with their highly anticipated Askar V telescope system. This relates to how the focuser operates, where it has been found that on some V telescopes, the dual-speed focus knob may ‘slip’ when a heavy loa...

Are you ready for one of the most awe-inspiring events the universe has to offer? A solar eclipse is a rare and breathtaking spectacle that only occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align perfectly...

So - the carrier just left and you’ve unpacked all your new gear including an ASIAIR, what now? How do you connect everything? Once you’ve done that, how do you control it all...

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...

Your Apertura AD8 comes with many awesome accessories including a right-angle finder scope! This is a great tool to help you navigate the night skies, but the views through it MUST match the views through your AD8’s eyepiece. Otherwise finding objects m...