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 a Barlow lens in a telescope certainly helps. Key takeawaysBarlow lenses are essentially magnifying lenses inserted between … Read more
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
Are you ready for the ultimate showdown in optical coatings? In one corner, we have Fully Broadband, boasting its wide range of benefits. And in the other corner, we have Ultra-Wide Band, claiming its superiority in clarity and contrast. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each contender and see who comes out on top! … Read more
When choosing telescope eyepieces or binoculars you’ll likely come across these different types of optical coatings. If like me, what these mean for the view you get through your instrument will escape you as a novice backyard astronomer. The following is what I’ve since discovered about the different types and what each have to offer… … Read more
If you’ve bought a Dobsonian telescope, you may be wondering, what else you need for a good experience in using it. Dobsonians have a few advantages over other types of telescopes. Here’s what you can accessorize them with for a next-level experience. Telescope accessories list Here is a list of accessories to consider to complement … Read more
Dirty eyepieces will hamper all your views through your telescope. Cleaning the eyepieces is simple but as a newbie, you can rightly worry about scratching the anti-reflection coatings or glass. Here’s what I found out about cleaning telescope eyepieces including what to avoid. The main advice: dust and grit is the enemy! And so is mold. … Read more