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How To Use A Barlow Lens [+ What To Look For When Buying]
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 using …
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 wearers have when using a telescope. The answer depends on your need for glasses and if you have an astigmatism or not. Just …
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 all expectations. There are many quality eyepiece brands to choose to upgrade but knowing what to buy is a tad daunting. Eyepieces are …
SOLVED: Telescope & Finderscope Upside Down Image Problem
My telescope image is upside down. The image through the finderscope is also back to front or upside down or both! To save that stretching of the brain here’s how to fix upside telescope images and that finderscope …
Reflector vs Refractor Telescope [Which Is Better?]
If you’re confused about refractors vs reflectors this article covers the ins and outs of these different telescopes, used by backyard astronomers. When I first went looking for a telescope to observe the night sky, I was confused …
Navigational Aids in the Night Sky: A Guide For Orientating Yourself
You’re outdoors at night and looking at the starry sky. You might try figuring out which direction is which. Humans have been using the night sky to navigate for thousands of years. And, there’s no reason why you …
