It’s a sad fact that most denizens of the 21st century live under less than optimal skies. Growing up in Northern Maine, I failed...
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Sky and Telescope editor Sean Walker talks with industry leaders about the boom in demand for astronomy equipment since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
All images by Alan Dyer In Part 1 and Part 2, I reviewed factors to consider when buying a new camera. However, before you...
The last half of 2020 will provide an amazing opportunity to observe and image planets. Already, Jupiter and Saturn rise to the east as...
It didn’t used to take equipment to enjoy the night sky. And it still doesn’t. But it can sure help. We know humans have...
Confused by all the different telescope types? Don’t be. All telescopes have one purpose; to gather light. The human eye’s light gathering ability is...
In the second of three parts on choosing a camera, we look at choosing between brands, and whether you need a “modified” camera. What’s...
Ready to buy a telescope? Good for you! A telescope can be your gateway to a lifelong journey of learning and exploration. This guide...
Hand anyone a pair of Porro-prism binoculars and they will instinctively hold them by the prism housings, but there are no circumstances in which...