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There’s a saying: Stars twinkle and planets don’t. It’s true. But, is it enough to find planets when the sky appears full of stars? You will need a long focused and steady look to conclude about it twinkling or not and you may not be that confident in your assessment. Here I cover how to … Read more
One thing you can do as a backyard astronomer is check out the surface of the Sun for sunspots, for Mercury passing by, or when there’s a solar eclipse. Here I cover the ins and outs of looking at the sun with a telescope and how to do it safely as a backyard astronomy enthusiast. … Read more
If you have astronomy binoculars, you may be wondering what you can see with them. The following lists celestial objects to target with binoculars. It includes both northern and southern sky objects that you can try to view. Discovering the night sky through binoculars You can find and view many celestial objects in greater immensity … Read more
Celestron is known for its Schmidt-Cassegrain (SC). But then there’s the Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) type of Cassegrain marketed by the Orion telescope brand. How do these compare? Let’s the important things to know about these SC vs RC telescope types starting with what is a Cassegrain telescope. What type of telescope is a Cassegrain telescope? A … Read more
If you’re looking to buy or already have one, you might be wondering ‘Where should I store my telescope?’ Here I cover storage ins and outs, what to avoid, and the best options to consider when looking to store your telescope tube and optics. Where should you store your telescope? It’s best to store your … Read more
Entering into the hobby of backyard astronomy means getting to know new terms and technology. The jargon can be baffling at first. What you need is a couple of practical astronomy books to get you going. Getting ahead like this will help you get the most out of stargazing sooner. Key takeawayBest astronomy books help … Read more
You might be in the market for buying a new telescope and wondering which is better Celestron vs Orion or perhaps SkyWatcher? Let’s look at the important things to know about these brands and compare their products. Why these three brands? Of all the telescope brands, Orion, Celestron, and SkyWatcher are typical of the ones … Read more
It’s fun looking at the Moon through telescope or binoculars lenses. But what about the planets? How well can you see these? This article covers what you get to see of the planets and what to know in viewing planets through a telescope. With a good hobbyist telescope, you’ll see the special features that distinguish … Read more
How can I get a better appreciation of observing the sky at night? The following has my stargazing tips to enhance your enjoyment of this backyard hobby. On this site, you’ll find helpful info on how to choose the best telescope for you, the right accessories and tools, how to get the best out of … Read more
If you’re a beginner backyard astronomer, whether you’re into stargazing by the campfire or looking at the moon and planets through your telescope, at some point, you’re bound to want to pinpoint the best time for stargazing for a group or individual experience. Here’s what to know… Why is this important? When it comes to … Read more