Getting the best telescope under $200 for astronomy is simple – if you know where to look. You too can be looking at images of the night sky, as long as you get the right product for your needs. I was given the task recently to try and find a good telescope for the family. … Read more
If you’re looking at getting into astrophotography, you’ll want to know what equipment you really need. For complete beginners, you’re not going to need more than a camera or even just your iPhone. But as you develop your skills, you’re going to want to take deeper and clearer pictures. For this, a telescope is a necessity. … Read more
For astronomers, getting an eyepiece for your telescope is important. This is especially true if you want to see planets that are far in the distance, which can be impossible with just the telescope itself, no matter how good your telescope is. Getting an eyepiece for our telescope is one of the easiest ways to … Read more
If you’re looking for the easiest way to increase the magnification in your telescope, then a Barlow lens is for you. It allows you to increase the magnification of your telescope very easily, typically by using a 2x or 3x multiplier (therefore doubling or trebling your magnification). This might not sound like a lot, but … Read more
Anyone who knows me knows of my love affair with telescopes. But, this isn’t restricted to telescopes only – it also extends to all other kinds of optics, like binoculars and spotting scopes too. However, one of the lesser talked about scopes (probably because they’re not often used on a commercial basis like telescopes and … Read more