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- May 20, 2022
Astronomy in our modern society is the study of space and all of the incredible objects and bodies permeating it, but the “science” wasn’t always a science.
- April 22, 2022
Our universe is absolutely massive. For example, did you know that it takes light 2.8 million light-years to travel from the Andromeda Galaxy? That means we’re looking at the Andromeda Galaxy as it was 2.8 million light-years ago! In this article, we’ll...
- April 18, 2022
Almost everyone has seen a shooting star at some point. Technically known as meteors, these streaks of light often appear suddenly and without warning before fading and disappearing just as quickly. What are they? Where do they come from? And which meteor...
- March 09, 2022
You’ve probably heard a lot about the stars and constellations but may not know a lot about them. It can be a difficult and daunting prospect to learn the different facets of a new hobby, so with that in mind, we’d like to help you with our list of the...
- March 07, 2022
When Galileo first turned his refractor to Saturn, he saw something he didn’t quite understand. With all of the other planets in the solar system, they appeared as round objects (or in the case of Venus and Mercury, appeared to have phases).
- December 20, 2021
Achieving top performance from your Schmidt Cassegrain telescope is easier than most folks realize and certainly worth the effort for obtaining the best views possible from your instrument. Accurate collimation is extremely important for these compound...
- November 24, 2021
In this video, Teagan reviews the Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ. This reflector telescope is an excellent beginner option for an adult or older child. It's easy to set up and the 4.5” mirror will provide clear and bright images of the Moon, the planets...
- October 29, 2021
There are many different types of telescopes to choose from and each has their advantages and disadvantages when compared to each other, especially in regards to what your goals are when using a telescope for either visual astronomy or astrophotography...
- October 21, 2021
In this video Teagan goes over his method of photographing a planet with a Celestron Nexstar 8SE. The Celestron Nexstar 8SE is a fantastic telescope for imaging planets and the Moon. Tune in next week when our team member, Kyle, goes over an in-depth...
- October 11, 2021
In this video Teagan sets up a Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope.
The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a fantastic telescope that can show incredible detail on the Moon, Planets, double stars, nebula, and so much more. The telescope features an 8" (203mm) primary...
- September 29, 2021
A German Equatorial Mount (GEM) can be an absolute game-changer for your astrophotography. This ingenious mount will enable you to take long exposures of the nighttime sky without trailing. With the right preparation, it is guaranteed to help you take...
- July 09, 2021
The Andromeda Galaxy (also known as Messier 31, or M31 for short) is one of the most spectacular celestial sights one can see in the night sky. It’s the only galaxy in the northern hemisphere that’s easy to spot with the naked eye and it lies 2.5 million...
- May 13, 2021
Autoguiding is one of the most effective ways to increase your sub-exposure time. By using a guide camera and a guiding software such as PHD2, one can send commands to their equatorial mount to help produce consistently round stars and sharp details...
- May 11, 2021
In astrophotography, one of the most important steps to ensure an amazing photograph of the night sky is to get your telescope in proper focus. There are many ways to do this, however, the easiest method is to use a Bahtinov Mask.
- April 21, 2021
A common enemy of every amateur astronomer is light pollution! The light emitted from buildings, street lights, headlights, stop lights, porch lights, and even your phone can be detrimental to your views through your telescope. Light pollution is the...
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