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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 …
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Stargazing On a Cruise [5 Things To Know]
You might be going on a cruise ship, where you’ll get the chance to gaze …
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Installing And Aligning Finderscopes: Tips and Tricks
Installing and aligning a finderscope can be a daunting experience if you’re new to it. …
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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 …
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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 Finder vs Optical Finderscopes for Telescopes
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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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 …
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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 …
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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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Navigating By the Night Sky: A Guide For Orientating Yourself
You can figure out which direction is which by looking at the night sky. Humans …
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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. …
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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. …
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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 …