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How Dark Is the Sky Above Your Telescope

Learn how to determine the levels of the darkness of the night sky to get the best viewing experience To know how dark the sky above you is; the Bortle's scale of darkness can be used. It ranges...

Telescope Magnification Guide; Where Does It Get Blurry?

Much depends on the condition of the atmosphere on how well you can see as you start to magnify. Check out our quick chart on some typical name brand telescopes and how based on their specs, you can...

Astronomy Formulas Explained with Sample Equations

Math and science both use numbers in their respective field, but how do you think they differ? Here is a quick reference chart at what is covered more in-depth further along. In Math, numbers are...

How Do You Rent Time on the Hubble Space Telescope

In contrast with other space telescopes, the Hubble is open for public use if in accordance with their rules and regulations for usage. Updated: Spring 2023 Each year more than 1,000 proposals are...

How Will They Get The James Webb Telescope In Space?

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...

The Moon is Upside Down, How to Invert Your Telescope Image

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...