Don't Go?
Learn how to determine the dark sky above your head!
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...
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...
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...
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...