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- February 01, 2022
Saturn is now lost within the Sun’s glare, which means Jupiter is now the only bright planet visible in the evening sky. It appears low in the southwest shortly after sunset for most of February, with a crescent Moon to its lower left on the 2nd.
- 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 27, 2021
Comets have long mystified us Earthlings. Throughout history, hundreds of bright comets have been observed in the night sky. The most famous of which is Comet Halley, a bright periodic comet that makes itself known once every sixty years or so. But did...
- 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...
- October 01, 2021
Despite being probably the nearest planetary nebula to the Sun, the Helix Nebula can be a challenging target for visual observers. Its low surface brightness and relatively large apparent diameter (almost the size of the full Moon) make this target better...
- 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...
- September 01, 2021
You might be able to identify M39 with just your eyes if you live under dark skies, but otherwise you’ll need binoculars to spot it. It’s located about halfway between Cassiopeia and Deneb, but one relatively easy way is to find it is to start at Gienah...
- 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 01, 2021
You could argue that the Perseids are the ideal meteor shower - they’re reliable, they can potentially produce over 100 shooting stars an hour, and the shower reaches its maximum during the warm summer nights of mid-August. This year’s shower promises...
- May 25, 2021
Nearly all amateur astronomers will agree that a sturdy and reliable mount plays a major role in the enjoyment of this hobby. Mounts typically come in two different styles: equatorial and altitude-azimuth. The type of mount you choose is highly dependent...
- 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...
- 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...
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