field of view – Telescope Nights

Field of View in Astronomy Explained

by Marcus

The term field of view confuses a lot of people new to the hobby of astronomy. Here’s what to know about the field of view in optical instruments, including apparent vs true and degrees vs arcminutes, to help …

How to Measure Degrees in the Sky With Your Hand

by Marcus

Trying to locate key bright stars and constellations by degrees in the sky can be confusing. Degrees and angles are used to measure celestial distances. Once you know how to estimate sky angles, it’s easy. Here I show …

Telescope Storage Ideas to Avoid

If you’re looking to buy or have already have one, you might be wondering ‘where should I store my…

Celestron vs Orion Vs SkyWatcher (Which Brand Makes The Best Telescopes?)

You might be in the market for buying a new telescope and wondering which is better Celestron vs Orion…

Dobsonian Telescope Advantages and Disadvantages

What’s a Dobsonian and why is it different to other telescopes for astronomy? In the following, I discuss the…

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

Should I use my telescope with or without my glasses? It’s a dilemma most eyeglass wearers have when using…

Choosing The Best Telescope Eyepiece

Wanting better planet or moon observations? There are many modern eyepiece designs to choose from and knowing what to…