I grew up loving the idea of going to space. Looking up at the stars wondering what was out there. The X-Files made me a believer in the out of this world but NASA made me a believer and lover of science. I remember my first telescope and being able to help someone else choose … Read more
Aperture – defines the size of the telescope opening, larger apertures allow more light into the telescope and is one of the most critical choices when choosing a telescope. Larger apertures are more complex and expensive, as well as make the telescope less portable. Astrophotography – using a camera with a telescope. Eyepiece – also … Read more
When trying to pick the best telescope for your stargazing needs, the first step should always be choosing a type of telescope. Think of it like choosing a car: you don’t hop right into which make & model you want first, do you? Most people decide they want a minivan, for example, because they have … Read more
Telescopes are a very fascinating thing, even for people with zero astrophysics interest. Who doesn’t want to sneak into one of those to see what’s outside our giant planet which is actually a very little one compared to its neighbors? This article is for those who are genuinely interested to know how a telescope works … Read more