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- July 27, 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...
- July 12, 2022
Just over 50 years ago, NASA launched the first telescope in space. A set of telescopes, actually, placed aboard the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory (OAO-2). These first space telescopes opened up a whole new way to research the universe.
- June 21, 2022
Are you anxious to start studying astronomy and the stars in the night sky? There’s an app for that. Actually, there are several! You might not think of your phone as a prime astronomy tool, but it has everything you need to start seriously studying the...
- May 31, 2022
One of the most beautiful sights in the night sky, the ethereal Northern Lights are still not fully understood. Some observers travel to distant lands to see them, while others may never see them at all. They’re often colorful, mystical and sometimes...
- 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...
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