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What You Can (& Can’t) See With A Home Telescope

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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Understanding Light Pollution (A Guide For New Stargazers)

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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8 Surprising Things You Can See With A Home Telescope

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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Your Guide To Stargazing In Arizona (With 11 Must-See Places!)

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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The Easiest Galaxies to See With A Telescope (Spot These 5 Awesome Sights!)

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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