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

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

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

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

With so many telescopes out there, it’s hard to know where to invest for that ‘perfect telescope’. If you’re looking …

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

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

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

It’s fun looking at the Moon through a telescope or binoculars. But what about finding planets with telescope means when …

How can I learn to stargaze and get a better appreciation of observing the sky at night? One way is …