If you are looking to buy gear for stargazing you’ll find my astronomy buyers’ guides will help you sort through options you need to know when choosing a telescope or astronomy binoculars or accessories.
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 essential since they contribute to half of the optics in a refractor telescope vs. about a third … Read more
Should you buy a reflector or a refractor telescope? Reflector telescopes use mirrors, refractor telescopes use lenses. Here are the refractor vs reflector pros and cons to help you make the right choice for you. When I first searched for a telescope to observe the night sky, I knew nothing about how a refractor was … Read more
When introducing your child to stargazing, finding the best telescope for them can be somewhat daunting. I’ve written this to help you find one that’s best, including what to consider and examples of some best telescopes for kids on the market. A telescope can offer a child so much fun but also education. You can … Read more
A portable telescope is great for stargazing when on the move. You don’t want something that’s chunky and difficult to move around taking up the limited space you might have. Here’s what I’ve come to learn so far about choosing a telescope to take with you. When you’re in the outdoors in a dark place … 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
Astronomy binoculars are a great way to explore the cosmos from your own backyard or a dark-sky location. Finding the perfect pair can be overwhelming now that so many options are available. Here, I take you through some key features to consider when choosing astronomy binoculars… What to know when buying astronomy binoculars Looking through … 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
This buyer’s guide covers what the beginner needs to know and avoid when buying a budget-priced best telescope under 200. Best telescope for under 200 guide This telescope buying guide is for entry-level backyard stargazers with a budget of under 200 dollars and covers what to look for in the best starter telescope as well … Read more