The awful choice in astrophotography For astrophotography, some things in the sky, like nebulas, are surprisingly large but incredibly dim. These need telescopes with lots of light gathering ability but low magnification. On the other hand, planets are tiny objects which shine very brightly. Of course, they need the complete opposite, telescopes with masses of magnification […]
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The Saxon F767 Newtonian Reflector Telescope is a beginner’s Newtonian reflector telescope. While it may be inexpensive, the alt-azimuth mount makes it very easy to use and the optics provide a high performance for its price. We looked at the moon, Saturn and Mars, some bright nebulas and clusters, as well as stuff on the ground. We […]
Great Starter Reading Kit for Perth Amateur Astronomers. Find out great places to observe near Perth, WA, list of amateur astronomy societies and some handy travel-friendly scopes.