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How to Fix a Telescope That Won’t Stay Aligned with Celestial Objects

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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What is a Dobsonian Telescope and How Does it Work? Find Out!

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 HEQ5 Pro Review: An A+ Equatorial Mount

Reviews, Telescope Reviews and Guides / By Zane Landers

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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Orion SkyQuest XT12i Review: A Dob at a Great Price

Reviews, Telescope Reviews and Guides / By Zane Landers

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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6 Top Stargazing Apps: There’s An App For That!

Astronomy, Stargazing Techniques and Tips / By Oliver

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 StarSense Explorer DX 102 Review

Reviews, Telescope Reviews and Guides / By Zane Landers

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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How Far Can You See with 12×25 Binoculars? You’ll Be Amazed

Product Guides, Stargazing Techniques and Tips, Telescope Reviews and Guides / By Jordanne Brisby

12×25 Binos: What to Expect Binoculars are one of the most important assets in an amateur astronomer’s arsenal. They provide easy grab-and-go portability while allowing you to crank up the power and light gathering on objects that may need it. For daytime users, binoculars can also be a great tool for walking or exploring, providing

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Orion Constellation – The Ultimate Guide to a Classic Beauty

Astronomy, Celestial Objects, Constellations_Stars / By Jordanne Brisby

Lying on the celestial equator, the constellation of Orion is one of the most recognizable and well-known constellations in the night sky. It is visible in both hemispheres from November to March, hitting the meridian at sunset in January. The areas in and around Orion are home to one of the most glorious parts of

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Can You Rent Telescopes? 7 Top Considerations

Astronomy, Stargazing Techniques and Tips / By Alan Monk

We’ve all been there; scrolling through images of planets and deep-sky objects on your phone, your eye settles on an astoundingly detailed and colorful nebula. Then you view an image of Jupiter with its intricate cloud belts shown in high-resolution detail. What, you wonder, would it take to produce results like that yourself? Checking the

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Can I See Pluto And Other Dwarf Planets With A Telescope?

Astronomy, Planets_Moons, Stargazing Techniques and Tips / By Oliver

Pluto was discovered in 1930, but in recent years it has become a divisive issue for modern astronomers. Some say that the planet is too small to be considered a planet at all. Others say that it should still be called a planet because it is very similar to Jupiter and Saturn, and has a

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Refractor vs Reflector Telescope: What is the Difference?

Astronomy, Telescope Reviews and Guides / By Zane Landers

Refractor vs reflector that is the question… Most people seem to have a fairly generic idea of a telescope that they picture in their minds, particularly when shopping for one: A long, skinny instrument with a lens at one end mounted on a spindly but elegant tripod, with the eyepiece at the rear. This is

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Cancer Constellation: The Ultimate Guide

Astronomy, Celestial Objects, Constellations_Stars / By Jordanne Brisby

Located on the ecliptic, Cancer (the “crab”) is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac and is found in the northern celestial hemisphere. Cancer is a medium-sized constellation with an area of 506 square degrees and is home to many exciting deep-sky objects, many of which will be discussed in this ultimate guide to

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