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...
Looking for an eyepiece with the widest field of view possible on a 1.25-inch focuser? Here are three contenders for your consideration. Plus: The...
Explore Scientific’s Backpack Carrying Case is designed for transporting a small telescope and accessories for hikes to remote locations or travel. The 18″ by...
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...
Note: For definitions of basic eyepiece characteristics mentioned below, see Ed Ting’s A Beginner’s Guide to Telescope Eyepieces. Once you look through eyepieces with...
Note: For definitions of basic eyepiece characteristics mentioned below, see Ed Ting’s A Beginner’s Guide to Telescope Eyepieces. Eyepieces with 100° apparent fields of...
When it’s mated with a good quality apochromatic triplet, does a carbon fiber telescope tube give you any advantages over a standard aluminum one?...
The eyepiece is half of your telescope. It is the part of the telescope that we become most familiar with. The eyepiece determines the...