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Observing the Summer Milky Way
The Milky Way is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the night sky. A band of millions of stars and other celestial objects, it stretches across the sky like a ribbon of light. During the summer months, it is at its brightest and most beautiful, creating a spectacle that you will never forget.
What to Look for When Buying an Astronomical Telescope
When looking for an astronomical telescope for sale Are you interested in exploring the cosmos and seeing the stars up close? If so, you may be thinking about purchasing a telescope. With so many astronomical telescopes for sale on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your needs. In this
Before you buy your first telescope, read this article
Buying your first telescope can be confusing. There are many options for buying a telescope, some look very intimidating, after all telescopes are advanced instruments and you are just getting started in your astronomical journey. I hope that this article will help you understand the decision making process much better so that you do not buy the wrong type of telescope for what you expect to do.
Basic Sky Concepts for Astrophotography
Often, as amateurs, we rush to buy the telescope that we think is the best based on what we’ve seen, heard, marketing or “intuition”.
Is a refracting telescope (AKA refractor) the right one for me?
Many would argue that the refracting telescope also known as a refractor is one of the finest possible telescope designs, it is well known for offering high contrast views and sharp optics. However, the truth is as is often the case it is far more complicated than it might appear to be at first. The
What is a “Supermoon”?*
A “Supermoon” is a full moon when it is closest to the Earth in its orbit. This causes the moon to seem bigger than usual, thus the name “Supermoon.” The scientific name for a “Supermoon” is a perigee-syzygy. The term “Supermoon” was created in 1979 by Richard Nolle, to create a simple name for everyone