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This telescope will be delivered into space using the Ariane 5 rocket. Unlike the Hubble scope, James Webb won’t orbit the Earth, so no shuttle use. The Ariane 5 rocket is one of the most reliable...
When it comes to viewing celestial bodies in the sky, a reflector telescope can be a good option. However, what is a reflector telescope? Utilizing two mirrors a reflector telescope has a concave...
In contrast to reflecting telescopes, a refractor telescope or refractors make use of lenses to gather light from objects and direct it towards the eyepiece. It is the very first telescope. The first...
[caption id="attachment_6945" align="aligncenter" width="438"] Image courtesy of Eric Graham, FL[/caption] GoTo telescopes are designed to save you time by finding and tracking objects in the night...
One of the biggest surprises that beginner astronomers have is when they find that the view they are seeing through their telescope is upside down or backward. To correct upside-down viewing...
Choosing a telescope to buy is always a daunting task, especially with all the different varieties and technical terms that you must first understand. Before making an informed decision, and what...