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Wondering where and how to observe the Eta Aquarid meteor shower so you don’t miss out? Here’s what’s to know, with tips on watching the meteor showers and getting the best views… If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and seen a streak of light racing across the sky, you’ve seen a meteor. … Read more
You might be going on a cruise ship, where you’ll get the chance to gaze at the night sky. City lights can’t interfere with stargazing on a cruise, and the sky stretches wide open above you. Here are some tips to help you make the most of that experience. Ship’s Movement and Stability Unlike stationary … Read more
Not just installing, but knowing how to align a finderscope, can be daunting if you’re new to it. But here’s a simple step by step to follow… Having a properly installed and aligned finderscope makes life easier in locating objects in the sky since with a finderscope you have a wider field of view than … Read more
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 of possible viewing problems you may be encountering. To troubleshoot issues with focus through a telescope, you can perform a 15-question test. 15 reasons you’re not getting the best possible views of planets with your telescope If you think you’re not getting the best view of planets through your telescope, ask yourself… Read on for … Read more
If you’re new to astronomy, you might be wondering about the difference between apochromatic and achromatic refractors. Don’t worry. The lingo about ‘APO’ and then doublet vs triplet confused me too. What did it all mean? So I did some research and put this together. Achromatic refractors are generally more affordable and for that reason … Read more
If you’re new to stargazing or looking to upgrade your equipment, you may be wondering whether to get a red dot finder or an optical finderscope. The main difference between red dot and optical finder scopes What a Red Dot finder looks like… Apart from the Telrad shown above, red dot sights for telescopes can … Read more
A Dobsonian is different from other telescopes for astronomy. The ‘Dobs’ are often recommended for beginners. Here are the Dobsonian pros and cons that you should know before you buy. If you’re looking to buy a Dobsonian or have already bought one, you’ll benefit from knowing more about this reflector type telescope so you can … Read more
Getting the most out of your telescope can depend on how well you know the accessories as well as what to look for when buying them. Getting the good oil on what to know about buying and how to use a Barlow lens in a telescope certainly helps. Key takeawaysBarlow lenses are essentially magnifying lenses … Read more
Should I use my telescope with or without my glasses? It’s a dilemma most eyeglass wearers have when using a telescope. The answer depends on your need for glasses and if you have an astigmatism or not. Just to be clear, this article relates to astigmatism in your eyes, rather than telescope astigmatism, which can … Read more
My experience with accessories sold with a new telescope is that the eyepieces don’t cover all expectations. There are many quality eyepiece brands to choose to upgrade but knowing what to buy is a tad daunting. Eyepieces are essential since they contribute to half of the optics in a refractor telescope vs. about a third … Read more