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What Does Venus Look Like Through A Telescope?

by Marcus
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Can you see Venus through a telescope? What does Venus look like? It’s not that hard to spot Venus in our night sky. If you’ve got a telescope handy, you might want to get a closer view of …

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How To See Mars Through Telescope, Best Magnification

by Marcus
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You might be wondering what magnification works best for getting a close-up of Mars and what features you’re likely to see? Polar caps, moons? You know how Mars is the red planet but what and how can you …

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Saturn through telescope: How to see Its Saturn & its Rings

by Marcus
the unilluminated side of Saturn

Looking for an opportunity to get a good look at Saturn’s rings through a backyard view? What about just a good set of astronomy binoculars? There are certain times you are more likely to get a better view …

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See Jupiter Through Telescope: Magnification, Moons & More

by Marcus
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If you own a telescope you may be wondering what magnification works best for observing Jupiter and what features are you likely to see? Moons? Rings? The Great Red Spot? You know how great Jupiter looks through the …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Choosing The Best Telescope Eyepiece

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

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