You have a telescope and you know the basics — now it’s time to go deeper. These guides cover optics, mounts, eyepieces, filters, and the techniques that separate casual observers from serious amateur astronomers.
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Are There Drawbacks To Barlow Lens Use On A Telescope?
A Barlow lens is a convenient tool that allows astronomers to typically double the magnification of their telescope as simple…
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5 Simple Steps To Align Your Finderscope Accurately
As an astronomy enthusiast, having an accurately aligned finderscope is crucial when using your telescope for stargazing. By following five…
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Understanding What Focal Length Is In Telescopes
The focal length of a telescope is a fundamental specification that every astronomer should consider when determining their telescope. The…
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What Does The “mm” Mean on a Telescope or Eyepiece
There are a lot of acronyms associated with a Telescope, and this one in the midst of all the others…
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Telescope Zoomable Eyepiece; Better or Worse Than Plossl
Eyepieces can make or break your enjoyment of using your telescope. A zoom eyepiece can be a valuable tool for…
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What To Look For When Buying a Used Telescope
There are a lot of marketing hypes which might lead you to buy the wrong telescope for your needs. Why…
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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…
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Telescope Filters; Which Ones to Use Where and Why
Astronomy can be a worthwhile and intellectual hobby for any beginner to the “professional amateur”. However, there will be instances…
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What the “f/ratio” Means in Telescope Lingo
To understand what “f” means, it is imperative first to understand 2 main aspects of the telescope as it is…
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What a Barlow Lens Means and Does for a Telescope
For those of us that do astronomy as a hobby, we dream of having the best telescope available in the…
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30 Quick Tips for Improved Telescope Viewing
Astronomy can be a fascinating hobby. Unfortunately, as I was relearning this there was not much information out there for…