Which telescope mount is best? There are three common telescope mounts: alt-azimuth, equatorial fork, and German equatorial. And then there’s the mount you find with Dobsonian telescopes. In the following, you’ll find these telescope mounts explained, with diagrams, …
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Needing a tripod for your telescope? You might be wondering how to mount a telescope on a camera tripod. Tripods can be expensive and you have one for your camera already. So, maybe you could use this. Let’s …
A Dobsonian is the best beginner telescope according to many amateur astronomers. Why? There are a few reasons why they are popular for beginners and advanced users alike. One main appeal is that the design is cheaper for …
Not sure what telescope to buy? Confused about refractors vs reflectors telescopes. I know when I first became interested in stargazing, I thought telescopes were just telescopes. There are a lot of differences, however. This article covers the …
Celestron is a well-known telescope brand and if you happen to have one you’ll want to keep it at its best. To maintain its performance, you may need to collimate it. Here’s a step by step on how …
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Sky maps or star charts point to where the planets and constellation sit in the sky at a given date and time. While sky map apps on your mobile device are useful, the manual types, finder charts, planispheres, …
What is that 2x Barlow lens that came with my telescope? Is it worth using? Why not just use a few favorite eyepieces? Let’s look at the benefits as well as how to use a Barlow eyepiece. What …
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Should I use my telescope with or without my glasses? It’s a dilemma most eyeglass wearers have when using a telescope. The answer is it depends on your need for glasses. What if I have astigmatism? We cover …
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Wanting better planet or moon observations? There are many modern eyepiece designs to choose from and knowing what to buy is a tad daunting. This is the reason I put this guide together. It includes a selection of …
If you are starting out with a telescope or a set of binoculars for astronomy, and are interested in finding your way around the night sky you might come across terms used in astronomy you’ve never heard before. So, we’ve compiled …
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