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Apochromatic vs Achromatic Refractors Explained

If you’re new to astronomy, you might be wondering about the difference between apochromatic and …

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Red Dot Finderscopes vs. Optical Finderscopes: Which Is Better?

If you’re new to stargazing or looking to upgrade your equipment, you may be wondering …

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Is a Dobsonian Telescope Right For You? [Pros & Cons]

A Dobsonian is different from other telescopes for astronomy. The ‘Dobs’ are often recommended for …

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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 …

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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 …

Best eyepieces to upgrade your kit

Choosing The Best Eyepieces To Upgrade Your Telescope Kit [What To Look For]

My experience with accessories sold with a new telescope is that the eyepieces don’t cover …

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SOLVED: Telescope & Finderscope Upside Down Image Problem

My telescope image is upside down. The image through the finderscope is also back to …

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Reflector vs Refractor Telescope [Which Is Better?]

When it comes to buying a telescope, the two most common types are reflector and …

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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 …

Venus low in the sky, Venus can be seen with the naked eye but what does it look like through a telescope

Observing Venus Through Backyard Telescope [What To Expect]

It’s not that hard to spot Venus in our night sky. You might wonder what …

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Navigational Aids in the Night Sky: A Guide For Orientating Yourself

You’re outdoors at night and looking at the starry sky. You might try figuring out …

Early Cultural astronomy

How Astronomy Guided Civilization: 10 Cultural Examples

Traditional peoples all over the world have developed their own stories and beliefs about the …

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Astigmatism in Refractor Telescopes: Causes and Solutions

The image you’re seeing through your refractor is not the best. Could it be due …

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My Telescope Got Wet — What Every Beginner Needs To Know

You’re thinking about having your telescope set up for a few hours or overnight outside. …

Messier-Objects

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. …

25 facts about Venus

26 Interesting Facts About Venus

There are so many interesting facts about Venus that I thought I’d put together a …

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Exploring The Milky Way [What To Know]

You see the Milky Way as a hazy band of lights stretching across the night …

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Get Ready to Stargaze: How to Watch Meteor Showers

You’d love to observe a meteor shower but you’re not sure when and where to …

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How to Spot The International Space Station: A Quick Guide

For a fun family activity, at certain points in time and space you can try …

planet observing tips

Essential Tips for Getting the Best Views of Planets

If you enjoy observing the planets in the night sky, then you’ll definitely want to …

best app for backyard astronomers

The Best Apps For Backyard Astronomers

With the help of night-sky apps, you can take your astronomy hobby to the next …