Microscope Illumination Accessories: LED, Condensers & Filters
Learn how LED and halogen light sources, condensers, diaphragms, and filters shape image quality. Step-by-step Köhler illumination and buying tips inside.

Guides to help with your Stargazing Adventure

Information on Galaxies, Stars, Constellations, Planets, Moons, Comets and Asteroids
Listen to Bernard Miller describe his journey into AstroPhotography and detail how he captured this stunning image of the Sculptor Galaxy.
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Drew Evans talks about his passion for astrophotography, the equipment used and tips for post processing image data.
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Hear D.j Van Bourgondien as he talks about using his Celestron EdgeHD 8″ telescope to capture this image of the Fireworks Galaxy
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Learn how LED and halogen light sources, condensers, diaphragms, and filters shape image quality. Step-by-step Köhler illumination and buying tips inside.
Learn how polarized light microscopy reveals minerals in rock thin sections. Understand birefringence, extinction, interference figures, and practical geology use.

You’re all set to go stargazing. You have your backpack filled with your telescope, smartphone adapter, and other items. But wait – is it the right night for you to be able to see celestial objects properly? What, exactly, is the right night for stargazing? There are some conditions you can control (equipment, location, etc.)