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Are Telescopes Hard To Use? If so, what is easiest?

Have you ever held off on getting into something because it seemed complicated? Some telescopes look complex and complicated to use, well… Telescopes themselves are not hard to use. The difficulty...

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How Much Do Telescopes Weigh, A Comparative Guide?

As I age, my back was telling me about this concept of weight of different telescopes and related sizes. This is my conclusion of data, I hope you benefit from knowing How Much Telescopes Weigh The...

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What is a Telescope Aperture and Is There a Best Size

I remember as a kid wondering why telescopes use different names for different things. Well, some of it has to do with being invented in Europe, but when you dig into it, it does make sense to call...

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What is a Dobsonian Telescope

The telescope named "Dobsonian" or "Dob" for short is a popular choice among amateur and experienced astronomers. Often nicknamed a light bucket, it offers a big aperture for a lesser price due to...

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What Is A Reflector Telescope?

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...

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What Is A Refractor Telescope?

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...

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