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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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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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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However, anyone who’s started dabbling in stargazing will tell you that this isn’t a simple thing to pick up. If you allow yourself to be overwhelmed in the start, it might seem like the learning curve is just too much for you to handle. However, that’s not true. In fact, it really can be as …
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As you’d expect, you’ll see the most through a telescope at night. The lack of sunlight makes it easier for distant heavenly lights to reach us. But does that mean your telescope is no good when the Sun’s out? Not exactly. And that’s especially good news for those of us who live at far northern …
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Arizona, known as the “Grand Canyon State,” is in the southwest corner of the U.S. The state’s amazing sights include Parker Dam, the world’s deepest dam and the largest human-made lakes in the U.S., Lake Mead, and Lake Powell. The Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Havasu Falls all draw in visitors worldwide with their stunning landscapes. …
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Galaxies are found many light-years away, and they are very challenging to observe, even with a good telescope. Since their light is so spread out and their details are not very bright, they may seem too faint and small. Let us explore the wonders of the telescope and see what specifications you need to observe …
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