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Get Ready For The Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Show
Wondering where and how to observe the Eta Aquarid meteor shower so you don’t miss …
Stargazing On a Cruise [5 Things To Know]
You might be going on a cruise ship, where you’ll get the chance to gaze …
Installing And Aligning Finderscopes: Tips and Tricks
Not just installing, but knowing how to align a finderscope, can be daunting if you’re …
A Guide to Solving Your Telescope Focus Problem
If you’re frustrated with the focus when looking through your telescope or with the quality of your views, the following may help. It’s a 15-question test to help you identify and solve a number …
Apochromatic vs Achromatic Refractors Explained
If you’re new to astronomy, you might be wondering about the difference between apochromatic and …
Red Dot Finder vs Optical Finderscopes for Telescopes
If you’re new to stargazing or looking to upgrade your equipment, you may be wondering …
Dobsonian Pros & Cons. Is This Telescope Right For You?
A Dobsonian is different from other telescopes for astronomy. The ‘Dobs’ are often recommended for …
How To Use A Barlow Lens [+ What To Look For When Buying]
Getting the most out of your telescope can depend on how well you know the …
Using a Telescope With Glasses, Yes Or No [What To Know]
Should I use my telescope with or without my glasses? It’s a dilemma most eyeglass …
Choosing The Best Eyepieces To Upgrade Your Telescope Kit
My experience with accessories sold with a new telescope is that the eyepieces don’t cover …
SOLVED: Telescope & Finderscope Upside Down Image Problem
My telescope image is upside down. The image through the finderscope is also back to …
Reflector vs Refractor Telescope [Which Is Better?]
Should you buy a reflector or a refractor telescope? Reflector telescopes use mirrors, refractor telescopes …
What Sort Of Star Is That? The Types Of Stars in The Sky
When you’re looking up at the night sky, you might notice some stars stand out …
Observing Venus Through Backyard Telescope [What To Expect]
It’s not that hard to spot Venus in our night sky. You might wonder what …
Night Sky Navigational Aids: Orientation Without GPS or Compass
You can figure out which direction is which by looking at the night sky. Humans …
How The Sky Guided Civilization: 10 Cultural Astronomy Examples
Traditional peoples across the world developed stories and beliefs about the stars and cosmos. They …
Refractor Telescope Distorted Image Problem: Astigmatism
Having a refractor telescope distorted image problem? It could be due to an aberration called …
My Telescope Got Wet — How To Fix It And Avoid It
You’ve had your telescope set up for a few hours or overnight outside. A telescope …
Get Starstruck: How to Find and Observe Messier Objects
As a backyard astronomer, I’m on the lookout for interesting night sky objects to observe. …
26 Interesting Facts About Venus
There are so many interesting facts about Venus that I thought I’d put together a …
How Many Stars Are In The Milky Way: Exploring The Silver River
You see the Milky Way as a hazy band of lights stretching across the night …