Saturn – In Opposition!
Check out the Solar System’s most beautiful planet at its closest distance to Earth The vastness of the Universe, let alone the Solar System has always fascinated me. From the […]
If you’ve come to our blog to learn more about telescopes, you’ve come to the right place! Read through our collection of informative (and fun) telescope blogs below!
We’ve got guides on everything from the basics of telescopes and astrophotography to collimation of a Schimdt-Cassegrain Telescope.
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Check out the Solar System’s most beautiful planet at its closest distance to Earth The vastness of the Universe, let alone the Solar System has always fascinated me. From the […]
Everyone knows that telescopes are great for the night sky – but some of them are also perfect for daytime, terrestrial land viewing.
Take a look at our 2023 Recommendations for the Best Terrestrial (Land Viewing) Telescopes.
Star Bloating and Star Trailing problems What is Star Bloating? In astrophotography, star bloating refers to stars appearing larger and less defined than they actually are. It is typically caused […]
For long exposure astrophotography of Deep-Sky Objects, autoguiding is a must. Read our guide to learn what Autoguiding is, and why you need to do it.
This article is a step-by-step guide on how to collimate a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (SCT). Like any other reflecting telescope, SCTs are vulnerable to shocks and drops causing it to go […]
Collimation determines the alignment of all components in a telescope in order to transfer light into its best focus. Newtonian Reflector Telescopes are likely to go out of alignment if […]
Telescopes are notoriously susceptible to dirt, dust and smudges and can hinder its ability to produce crisp images. So regularly cleaning and maintaining a telescope is of utmost importance as […]
Just like with any tool or object used to perform certain tasks, telescopes need to be cleaned, maintained and stored away properly. If you’re a seasoned astronomer or just a […]
Read our review of the Optolong L-Ultimate Filter – a 2-inch Filter designed for Colour CMOS Astronomy Cameras that makes light-polluted, narrowband astrophotography a breeze.
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