If you are new to astronomy then you are in the right place. Our astronomy section is dedicated to giving you as much information on different elements of the night sky you will find telescope guides to informational posts about the night sky.
The two most common types of telescope mounts available on the market for backyard astronomers are AZ and EQ. With very rare exceptions, these are the two types of mounts that you are going to come across in your research into a new telescope. Which one is better? Is there a big difference between the …
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If you have found yourself browsing for telescopes and are suddenly confused by what appears to be some kind of secret code in the names, do not worry, it has happened to all of us. You were just looking for a basic telescope to start with when you suddenly run into strange looking things such …
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One question we often ask is, what is the magnification of your telescope? If you are new to astronomy, you may not know how to calculate this. Don’t panic; it’s a straightforward calculation and an important calculation to understand as each telescope has the Lowest Useful Magnification and the Highest Useful Magnification. To work out …
Backyard astronomy is a fun hobby for the whole family that can offer hours upon hours of enjoyment. It is a great hobby that can last a lifetime if the interest is there. The other thing that can last a lifetime is back pain. Unknown to many, astronomy can be hard on your back, especially …
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Venus is one of the most prominent features in Earth’s sky and it has been since the dawn of human civilization. After the sun and the moon, Venus is the brightest object in our sky which makes it easy to spot with the naked eye. In fact, even if you don’t know it, Venus is …
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and is steeped in mystery and wonder. From it’s Giant Red Spot to its plethora of interesting and unique moons, Jupiter has many sights to behold. Knowing that it is no wonder that it is one of the primary things that drive people to pick up …
As telescope technology advances, the telescopes available to the average backyard astronomer is getting better all the time. This has led to an explosion of new Dobsonian telescopes hitting the market in recent years. If you have done any kind of research into a new telescope you have definitely come across one of these types …
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If you’ve ever done anything requiring you to see in the dark, you’ve used dark vision without realizing it. If you’re an amateur astronomer or just enjoy using a backyard telescope, you need dark vision to do your best work. What is dark vision when using a telescope and how do you get it? What …
The term focal ratio comes up quite often in talk about telescopes and astrophotography and for good reason. Focal ratio is an important metric when gauging optical scopes. But what exactly is it? Focal ratio sounds complicated and scientific but it is actually quite simple. By the end of this brief overview, you will know …
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Primary aperture, aperture size, aperture diameter, aperture power, these terms, and more appear in astronomy and photography conversation all the time. With so many people talking about aperture, it must be pretty important, right? In fact, the aperture is extremely important when determining how powerful a telescope is and what kind of use it is …
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