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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Dobsonian telescopes have long been popular with amateur astronomers for their large apertures, simple designs and affordability. Over the years, advancements in technology have given rise to new variations of […]
Are you looking for something with exceptional optics to observe long distances, but binoculars just aren’t cutting it? Well you need a spotting scope! Spotting scopes are lightweight and portable […]
As amateur astronomy continues to grow, the demand for high-quality, portable, and user-friendly equipment has never been higher. ZWO, a well-known name in the world of astrophotography, has bought out […]
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 […]