Dew buildup is one of the most common challenges for amateur astronomers. There’s nothing more frustrating than setting up your telescope, finding the perfect celestial target, and then having your view fogged up by condensation. But don’t worry—reducing dew buildup on your telescope lenses is easier than you think. With the right techniques and tools, […]
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Telescope Rental Options in the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia Stargazing and astrophotography are fantastic ways to explore the night sky, but purchasing a high-quality telescope can be a significant investment. If you’re new to astronomy or simply want to try different equipment without the upfront cost, renting a telescope can be an ideal solution.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Imaging the Andromeda Galaxy Table of Contents Why Andromeda? Visibility of Andromeda in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres Fun Facts About Andromeda Essential Equipment Step-by-Step Imaging Process Processing Your Image Final Tips and Tricks 1. Why Andromeda? The Andromeda Galaxy is an ideal target for astrophotographers because it’s large, bright, and shows
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How to Track Asteroids with a Backyard Telescope: An Advanced Guide for Experienced Amateur Astronomers Table of Contents Understanding Asteroids and Their Importance Essential Equipment for Precision Tracking Tools for Tracking and Predicting Asteroid Paths Techniques for Observing and Tracking Asteroids Contributing Observations to Science 1. Understanding Asteroids and Their Importance Asteroids are rocky bodies
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How to Observe the International Space Station (ISS) with a Telescope Observing the International Space Station (ISS) with a telescope is a thrilling experience for amateur astronomers and casual stargazers alike. As one of the largest man-made objects in low Earth orbit, the ISS is easily visible to the naked eye when conditions are right.
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The Moon is a mesmerizing subject for photography, easily within reach for amateur photographers equipped with a smartphone. By adjusting the right settings and employing a few tricks and accessories, you can capture stunning images of the Moon with and without a telescope. This article will cover Moon photography just using a Smartphone, and then
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Telescopes are incredible tools that open up the universe for amateur astronomers. But one of the most frustrating issues users face is when their telescope won’t stay aligned with celestial objects, leading to constant repositioning. This common problem can affect beginners and seasoned astronomers alike. In this article, we’ll delve into the possible causes behind
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The Dobsonian telescope has gone through a wide variety of iterations and innovations since it was first invented at the dawn of the Space Age, as well as a great deal of criticism. However, today Dobsonians dominate observing fields, are common even at astronomical observatories, and are widely considered the best beginner telescopes, if not
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Sky-Watcher’s HEQ5 Pro mount is arguably the single best equatorial mount you can buy for astrophotography. It’s not too expensive, it can carry a variety of instruments, and it performs well enough out of the box that it won’t drive you crazy. The HEQ5 Pro is portable enough to serve as a glorified star tracker
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The Orion SkyQuest XT12i is a massive instrument designed for demanding observers, and one of the less expensive 12” Dobsonians available, mainly due to its simple build. The XT12i costs only a bit more than its non-computerized competitors, but its Intelliscope mount makes it a bit easier to use – and is a bit more
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When you start with astronomy from your backyard, you might not know where to start pointing your telescope in order to view the stars and planets. A star map is said to be useful because it can help you out, but it’s not very practical, and sometimes star maps you can find online are pretty
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Celestron’s StarSense Explorer line is the latest in Celestron’s revolving door of low-cost, oddly designed and often computerized beginner telescopes. Celestron has previously tried to make using a telescope as easy as possible in the form of the NexStar telescopes (which sadly lost their extremely simple Level North alignment feature in a patent lawsuit, and
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