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- March 04, 2024
For many in the USA, the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse offers a rare opportunity to see and photograph a total solar eclipse without making extensive international travel plans. For others, it represents something more - the opportunity to share the experience...
- July 26, 2023
Every one of the stars you can see belongs to our own Milky Way galaxy. There isn’t a single one that lies beyond it. However, spring provides you with your best chance to see the light of stars from distant galaxies far, far away.
- June 22, 2023
The Askar V Modular Refractor is Askar’s newest addition to their line of premium refractors. This refractor is special. It is an incredible and versatile option for those looking to shoot widefield astrophotos.
- May 10, 2023
Telescopes are great for exploring the night sky, and while that might be your primary reason for buying one, you might also be wondering if you can use them during the daytime too. Maybe you’re into birding, live near the ocean or simply have a backyard...
- January 18, 2023
Have you ever wondered how to create a really high-resolution image of the Moon? Something that looks straight out of the Apollo missions? The easiest way to do this is to combine panels at high magnification.
- December 23, 2022
The Sky-Watcher CQ-350 Mount is a fantastic option for beginning and experienced astro-imagers alike. This observatory-class powerhouse of a mount is portable enough for field use while delivering top-quality performance so you can capture the beauty...
- 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...
- August 17, 2022
Observatories are home to some of the biggest and most impressive telescopes in the world. As many amateur astronomers know, there are many ways to experience the night sky beyond looking through a backyard telescope. Learn more about observatories in...
- 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...
- October 15, 2021
This essential Apertura Cleaning Kit pairs perfectly with a new purchase of eyepieces, camera lenses, and telescopes! Let’s go through a general unboxing of this kit and explain what each piece of the kit is and how each of these components can be used...
- August 27, 2021
A refractor telescope is one of the most commonly bought telescopes on the market, and for good reason. The portability, high contrast views, and quick cooldown time make them ideal telescopes for beginners and advanced users.
- August 23, 2021
The 10 Best Things to See with a Telescope lists a few deep sky objects each for Spring, Summer, Winter & Autumn, and gives you an overview of why members of the High Point team enjoy them so. We also do a quick review of different telescopes and telescope...
- 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...
- July 26, 2019
I remember how in my youth I was mesmerized by the night sky, and how that turned into an obsession the first time I saw Saturn with my own eyes. I was awestruck by the sight, and immediately began the quest for my first telescope!
- 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...
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