At one time or another, every observer wants an observatory of one’s own. Even a very basic backyard observatory means that your telescope and...
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Two eyes are always better than one. For years, we’ve espoused the virtues of using binoculars, as an intermediary between naked eye observing and...
Seeing a rocket launch is on many a bucket list. We lived near the Florida Space Coast for years, where rocket launches are common....
One of the most fascinating astronomical subjects to observe requires no dark skies at all. The Sun is intriguing to follow from day-to-day, as...
A revolution is afoot in visual astronomy. More and more often, we’re seeing live video capture replacing the old ‘Mk-1 eyeball, plus eyepiece’ mode...
It’s a common refrain, heard at many a modern star party. “Can I take a photo of that?” an eager viewer will say, pulling...
Tired of waving towards astronomical targets blindly in the dark? Once my wife saw a green laser pointer in action at a local star...
It’s a common mistake often made by first-time telescope buyers. Before you buy that big light-bucket Newtonian, ask yourself: will my mount hold such...
A finderscope is a key upgrade for any telescope. Often, even high-end telescopes come with subpar finderscope, straight out of the box. Cheap finderscopes...
One of the simplest ways to get started in astrophotography is to take star-trail shots of the night sky. This can be done using...