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- March 16, 2021
I was given the opportunity to test out and review the Apertura 60EDR and its dedicated field flattener from High Point Scientific! I knew that this telescope could be a phenomenal choice for those just diving into the hobby or even the seasoned astrophotographer...
- March 01, 2021
A catadioptric telescope is an optical system that is optimized for producing images of objects at an infinite distance, and which incorporates both refractive type optics (lenses) and reflective optics (mirrors). The use of both mirror and lens optics...
- 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...
- January 27, 2021
There are, perhaps, only a few people for whom winter is their favorite season. Some might say they love to ski, or they love the holiday season. Ask an astronomer and they’ll tell you they love the stars. Astronomers don’t care about the cold.
- January 19, 2021
Let me share a little-known secret with you….. deep sky imaging is easier than ever before and the necessary techniques that can yield excellent results can be mastered in a very short amount of time!
- January 19, 2021
Here you'll find information on different types of telescope filters and what they are best used for. There is a telescope filter for every application, whether you want to enhance views through the eyepiece for observations of the planets and nebulae...
- January 04, 2021
There are dozens of factors that come into play the moment you step outside with your telescope. Thermal dynamics (or thermodynamics), atmospheric conditions, light pollution, and cloud cover are just some of the forces that could work against you.
- December 08, 2020
The best planetary camera for you is one that works well with the telescope equipment you already have, while also considering the seeing conditions you experience at your observing site or sites. Choosing the Best Planetary Camera helps you define what...
- November 16, 2020
Congratulations! You’ve purchased your first telescope - an optical time machine that will help you explore our amazing Universe. You may have aspirations of discovering comets or becoming a published astro-imager someday; or you might want to simply...
- October 21, 2020
There’s something about fall evenings that often feels inviting. Maybe it’s the crunching of the leaves underfoot, or the smell of wood burning from fireplaces. Whatever it may be, take some time to enjoy these splendors of the autumnal night sky.
- September 28, 2020
The LX65 catadioptric telescope launched late last year and marked Meade’s entry into the popular, mid-range, single-arm, alt/azimuth computerized telescope category. Today, we’re reviewing the 8” ACF version, which is the largest optical tube available...
- June 08, 2020
With a computerized database of 4,000 celestial objects, the ability to align on three stars of your choosing, and a nice choice of telescope styles and sizes, the Celestron NexStar SLT series of telescopes is just plain amazing. There are certain telescope...
- October 10, 2019
The Celestron NexStar Evolution Telescope Series is the latest creation from Celestron. A multi-year work in progress, the engineers at Celestron have collected the requests of their customers and put them all into one beautiful telescope! We recently...
- 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 26, 2019
Compared to the naked eye, a telescope shows a very narrow field-of-view. That makes it a little difficult to aim and find a specific sky object. A lower magnification, wider field-of-view finder is one of the most beneficial telescope accessories for...
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