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- January 09, 2026
Astronomy is an incredibly rewarding hobby. Whether it be finally seeing your favorite planet through the lens of a telescope or putting together a complicated astrophotography set up to take breathtaking images, there is a lot to love about astronomy...
- 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...
- March 18, 2026
Your eyepieces will be some of the most important accessories you’ll own - so selecting the right eyepieces will be crucial to your viewing experience. Different focal length eyepieces are going to provide different magnifications: lower magnification...
- August 16, 2024
Adding imaging filters to your astrophotography rig is one of the quickest ways to improve your images, allowing you to filter out light pollution, isolate the light emitted by nebulae, and create color images with monochrome cameras. But just how can...
- January 09, 2025
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.
- February 17, 2026
Selecting the right ‘core’ components of an astrophotography rig is undeniably important — and we’re lucky enough to have a wide selection of excellent supporting gear to support those core components! If you’re looking to squeeze the absolute most performance...
- February 10, 2026
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...
- October 18, 2023
Every few years, we're treated to a stunning spectacle: a solar eclipse. These are our top recommendations for must-have solar eclipse gear for amateur astronomers eager to safely enjoy a solar eclipse.
- August 09, 2023
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...
- February 14, 2024
In the night sky, we can see millions of stars. But no star is quite as important as our own – the Sun. Amateur astronomers who view the Sun through a telescope are in for a treat. Let’s review the different types of solar telescopes and what’s the best...
- February 17, 2026
With a large number of dedicated astronomy cameras on the market, it can be a daunting task to find the right model that best fits your needs.
- July 17, 2023
If you’re in the market for a solar filter, chances are you’ve noticed that there’s a variety of materials these are made in. Naturally, this begs the question - what, if anything, is the difference between these different filters? Is one material more...
- August 18, 2025
Askar has introduced the Askar Color Magic Ultra E-Series filter set, which features two dual-band filters and gives OSC users the creative freedom of a monochrome camera.
- May 28, 2025
When it comes to processing any astrophotography image, there is no one “right” way of doing things. There are many different ways, different techniques, and different software programs you can use to achieve the same results.
- 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...
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