Every day novice astronomers pick up telescopes as a means to see the stars far beyond the range of the naked eye. And as you might’ve found, not only is the universe continually expanding, but so is the range of telescopes to choose from! The best beginner telescopes will let you check out far-flung stars, …
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Studying astronomy can be a challenging task, but it is an interesting and rewarding field. Astronomy is hard to study because you need a good understanding of math and physics. The material can seem dry at times, and you will have to study topics like atomic physics for hours on end. But don’t let this …
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Expectations are everything with home telescopes. It’s easy to get lost in all the specs and accessories, but ultimately, your enjoyment depends on knowing what is—and isn’t—realistic to expect. For instance, even entry-level home telescopes reveal the moon’s craters, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter, and deep-sky objects. Upgrading to more powerful and precise optics will let you …
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You may have acquired a telescope but are having a hard time finding a celestial object with ease. It turns out telescopes can be surprisingly hard to use! Looking for celestial objects to aim at requires some knowledge and preparation, a couple of extra pieces of equipment you probably already have, and a little bit …
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Even though it’s not a household name, Taiwan-based GSO is actually one of the biggest and most productive telescope companies in the world. GSO stands for Guan Sheng Optical (guan sheng may roughly translate to “crown”), and its many models and brands have been on the market for decades. Newtonian, and even Cassegrain telescopes are …
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Are you a cruise fanatic looking for a new shipboard hobby? Or perhaps a veteran stargazer heading out to sea for the first time? Either way, you might wonder what celestial sights you can expect to see. Here’s whether you stargaze on a cruise You absolutely can stargaze on a cruise. In fact, cruises are …
Death Valley is well-known for… its deadly heat. In fact, it has the highest recorded temperature on earth ever, at 134 degrees Fahrenheit. With average daytime temperatures over 110 degrees during the summer, the park lives up to its fiery name. It may seem like a dry, barren wasteland that is hotter than the sun. …
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When it comes to amateur astronomy, there are plenty of different things that you need to get used to. For one — you can’t view a telescope with both eyes. And yet, seeing as humans are so used to observing with both of their eyes, using a telescope can seem irritating and tiring for your …
As you get into stargazing, you’ll quickly notice that all the very best spots are in unpractically remote places. Think deserts, mountaintops, and far-flung islands, for instance. And that’s no coincidence. These places are great for observation precisely because they’re far from the light pollution of densely populated areas. But seeing as most of us …
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Almost none of us have access to serious research equipment (if only!) or the budget for high-end telescopes. Does that mean impressive sights are out of the question…or will an affordable home telescope actually suffice? Expectations are everything, so this article will cover some of the most intriguing sights you can actually see through affordable, …
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