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Sunspots & Eclipses: Watching Sun Through Telescope Safely

by Marcus
Watching Sun Through Telescope Safely

One of the things you can do as a backyard astronomer is check out the surface of the Sun for …

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Things To See In The Night Sky With Binoculars

by Marcus
Jewel Box is one of the things to see in the night sky

The following is an expansive list of things you can see in the night sky with binoculars. It includes northern …

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SOLVED: Telescope / Finder Scope Upside Down Image Problem

by Marcus
upside down finder scope

With a new telescope, one of the first steps is to align the finderscope. So you look through the finder …

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Celestron vs Orion Cassegrain Telescopes

by Marcus
Celestron VS Orion

Celestron is known for its Schmidt-Cassegrain (SC). But then there’s the Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) type of Cassegrain marketed by the Orion …

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Telescope Storage Ideas to Avoid

by Marcus
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If you’re looking to buy or have already have one, you might be wondering ‘where should I store my telescope?’ …

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How To See Mars Through Telescope, Best Magnification

by Marcus
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You might be wondering what magnification works best for getting a close-up of Mars and what features you’re likely to …

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Best Options For Viewing Planets Through Telescope

by Marcus
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With so many telescopes out there, it’s hard to know which one to buy that will give you what you …

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10 Best Books To Learn Astronomy As A Beginner [Includes free PDFs]

by Marcus
BEST BOOKS TO LEARN ASTRONOMY

Astronomy opens a door to the universe, but it comes with new things to learn. There is the jargon to …

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Celestron vs Orion Vs SkyWatcher (Which Brand Makes The Best Telescopes?)

by Marcus
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You might be in the market for buying a new telescope and wondering which is better Celestron vs Orion or …

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What To Look For In Astronomy Binoculars – Beginners Guide

by Marcus
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In addition to a great telescope, a good set of binoculars for astronomy is ideal. There are many reasons why. …

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