The Pleiades (M45): Guide to the Seven Sisters
Explore the Pleiades (M45): how to find it, star types, distance, age, reflection nebula, observing tips, astrophotography insights, and cross-cultural history.

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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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Explore the Pleiades (M45): how to find it, star types, distance, age, reflection nebula, observing tips, astrophotography insights, and cross-cultural history.

Ask most people to picture a telescope, and chances are they’ll think of a refractor. Refractors were the first telescope invented, they were responsible for many of the earliest astronomical discoveries, and when people think of telescopes – be it of Galileo, Lowell, or James Bond – they think of refractors. Refractors use a glass
Learn microscope stage types, sample holders, motorized motion, piezo Z, stability, calibration, and compatibility. An in-depth, practical guide for informed users.