This guide will introduce you to what you get in telescopes under 100 dollars, which are options considered by the budget-conscious and for inquisitive kids to start stargazing. Here’s a checklist for buying budget-friendly telescopes for kids: Remember to keep safety in mind and always supervise kids when using telescopes. Happy stargazing! #1. Celestron 80mm … Read more
Buying a kid’s telescope will encourage your child to learn about the expanse of the universe, nature, math and more. Here’s why! Children are naturally curious and so introducing them to a telescope will help them form a broader understanding of the world around them. 1. The expanse of our universe A telescope will open … Read more
I’ve recently discovered the world of catadioptric telescopes. Here, I share insights on the catadioptric telescope pros and cons that make these telescope types popular in backyard astronomy. Catadioptric telescopes are a type of telescope that uses a combination of mirrors and lenses to reflect and refract light. The name expresses this combination. The word … Read more
You might have this cheap refractor you bought or were given as an intro to astronomy. These types are fun for looking at the moon and planets. But you’ll find the tripod is not up to scratch and it makes sense to consider upgrading. Here’s how to fix a flimsy tripod and what to know… … Read more
Nature spotting scopes are used for terrestrial or marine viewing. Can they double for astronomy use? Yes, is the answer, but with limitations. In this article, I discuss the pros and cons of using a nature spotting scope vs astronomy telescope as an instrument for looking at objects, high in the sky. Key takeaway for … Read more
What telescope should you buy? What features should you consider and what do they mean? It can be frustrating, the technical jargon, as a beginner looking to buy astronomy gear. The following is to help you get a handle on the telescope reviews and product descriptions when choosing the right telescope to buy for you. … Read more
What can you expect to see with a home telescope? If you are looking to buy or are just starting to use a telescope as a beginner or one for a child, here are some basics to expect and what you can have fun viewing. First up, I want to be realistic. We see jaw-dropping … Read more
With so many telescopes out there, it’s hard to know which one to buy for that experience you yearn for. Many budding amateur astronomers want to observe planets through a telescope. The following covers what to look for in a telescope to view planets and other distant objects in the night sky. It reviews some … Read more
Should you buy telescope filters and if so which ones? Whether you’re just starting or want to advance your backyard telescope experience, filters can make that subtle difference to better see the details of the Moon and planets. Plossi Eyepiece Set + Barlows With Case at Amazon (affiliate link) What does a telescope filter do? … Read more
You’ve probably seen the ‘evening star’ or the ‘morning star’. This is Venus. But what else can you see of the planets or stars in the daytime? I did some research and it might surprise you to know what can be seen in the daytime sky. But seeing them is not easy. There’s a bunch … Read more