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Solar system planets

Can I see Mercury Through a Telescope?

by Marcus
Where to see Mercury (360 x 280 px)

Is Mercury visible through my telescope? What can I see of Mercury? It is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to our Sun. Here’s what to know about seeing Mercury through a telescope, binoculars, …

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Mars Through A Telescope. Best Timing and Magnification Setup

by Marcus
Mars with white polar cap shown

You might be wondering what magnification works best for getting a close-up of Mars and what features you’re likely to see? Polar caps, moons? You know how Mars is the red planet but what and how can you …

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How to Identify Jupiter’s Moons

by Marcus
How to know Jupiters moons (360 x 280 px)

Are you observing Jupiter’s moons or aiming to, and are wondering which moon is which? Here I explain how to identify Jupiter’s moons and some other helpful info about what to expect and what to look for when …

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Focusing a Telescope: How To Get Better Views Of The Planets

by Marcus
get better planet views

Can you see planets through a telescope good enough? If you’re feeling frustrated with the views you’re getting of planetary details, the following may help. It involves a test, with 12 questions to help solve telescope focus problems …

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What Does Venus Look Like Through A Telescope?

by Marcus
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Can you see Venus through a telescope? What does Venus look like? It’s not that hard to spot Venus in our night sky. If you’ve got a telescope handy, you might want to get a closer view of …

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Saturn through telescope: How to see Its Rings and Moons

by Marcus
the unilluminated side of Saturn

Looking for an opportunity to get a good look at Saturn’s rings through a backyard view? What about just a good set of astronomy binoculars? There are certain times you are more likely to get a better view …

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See Jupiter Through Telescope: Magnification, Moons & More

by Marcus
Jupiter-and-moons-via-sct-8-public-domain-from-flickr

If you own a telescope you may be wondering what magnification works best for observing Jupiter and what features are you likely to see? Moons? Rings? The Great Red Spot? You know how great Jupiter looks through the …

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Beginners Guide To Choosing Binoculars For Astronomy

In addition to a great telescope, there are many reasons to consider a good set of binoculars for astronomy. ...

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Best Telescope To See Planets From Your Backyard

With so many telescopes out there, it’s hard to know which one to buy for that experience you yearn. ...

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Best Telescope Under 200 [What to Expect]

This buyer’s guide covers what the beginner needs to know on getting a budget-priced best telescope under 200. Best ...

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BEST BOOKS TO LEARN ASTRONOMY

6 Best Books on Astronomy for Beginners [+ free PDFs]

Astronomy opens the door to the universe. It comes with having to learn new terms and technology. The jargon ...

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Choosing The Best Telescope Eyepiece

With the right eyepieces you get better views. There are many modern eyepiece designs to choose from and knowing ...

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Dobsonian Telescope Advantages and Disadvantages

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Using a Telescope With Glasses Or Astigmatism [What To Know]

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