reflectors
You’re setting up for the night with your new telescope and you point it at the Moon. You’re dazzled by the views, but you also might notice something strange: the view is upside down! Why is that...
It can be a little confusing trying to learn about telescopes when you’re just starting out in astronomy, and you may be afraid of appearing clueless at your club’s next observing night. Besides the seemingly endless hardware choices, there are a lot...
Telescopes are amazing tools. Not only do they allow us to see distant objects that lie beyond the reach of our eyes, but they can also reveal details on objects that would otherwise remain unseen. It’s no exaggeration to say that telescopes have literally r...
There’s nothing like getting a new telescope. Everything’s still shiny and nice, it’s all aligned properly, and it’s like playing with a new toy. Of course, the buzz wears off and while you still appreciate having a telescope, you miss the feeling you had...
When you’re shopping for a telescope, you’ll come across a lot of new terms that you might not recognize. One of these terms is aperture, and it’s vitally important but the purpose isn’t immediately obvious. So, what is aperture for, and how much does it...
The reflector is one of the classic designs for a telescope. The reflector telescope was first conceived by Sir Isaac Newton (hence “newt” in Newtonian), who first conceived of the idea that mirrors can be used to create a magnified image in the same way...