Should you buy telescope filters and if so which ones? Whether you’re just starting out or wanting to advance your backyard telescope experience, filters can make that subtle difference to better see that detail of the Read more
The best nights for sky viewing are dark and clear. But how do you see to set up your telescope or read Read more
This buyer’s guide covers what the beginner needs to know on getting a budget-priced best telescope under 200. Best telescope for under 200 guide This telescope buying guide is for entry level backyard stargazers with a budget of …
Brightness, luminosity, and magnitude are terms that describe stars. But what do they mean? How do they relate to your night sky viewing experience? As a newbie, I found these terms a little confusing. So here I explore …
Nature spotting scopes are useful for terrestrial or marine viewing, but can they double for astronomy use? In this article I discuss the pros and cons of using a nature spotting scope as an instrument for looking at …
Are you wanting to find your way around the night sky based on angles in the sky? The citing of key stars and star groups by degrees in the sky can be confusing if you’re not used to …
Can you see planets through a telescope good enough? If you’re feeling frustrated with the views you’re getting of planetary details, the following may help. It involves a test, with 12 questions to help solve telescope focus problems …
Dirty eyepieces will hamper all your views through your telescope. Cleaning the eyepieces is simple but as a newbie you can rightly worry about scratching the anti-reflection coatings or glass. Here’s what I found out about cleaning telescope eyepieces …
