Astronomy

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 Have you ever tried to view a planet or constellation and thought, “Why can’t I see anything?” If you’re interested in viewing space objects, you’ve probably heard that you should make use of a telescope filter to help to enhance what you see. These are said to bring out more colors […]

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 Although you might think that you need to invest in a telescope when you want to turn astronomy into your new hobby, this isn’t true. Your humble pair of binoculars can enable you to see a lot of what’s in the night sky.  What can you see with your binoculars? You’ll

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 Telescope optics become dirty with use, just like any other items. This can be disheartening because you want to keep your telescope looking like it’s brand new and has just been unpacked. To restore its mirror or lens, you should clean it in the correct way. What happens if you don’t

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 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

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 You’re so excited to use your new telescope. You take it to your favorite stargazing site and point it to a patch of sky where you intend to search for the Andromeda galaxy. But then you can’t see anything more than blurriness, no matter what you try to focus on with

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 You want to stargaze and set up your telescope and mount it in your backyard. But then you find that you can’t really see much. Light pollution could be the culprit!   What is light pollution? Light pollution refers to artificial lighting in your environment that can cause the sky to be

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 If you are new to astronomy or love viewing the stars from the comfort of your own backyard, then it’s time to learn about circumpolar constellations.  There are many different constellations found in our night sky, but which ones you see every time you look up depends heavily on your location

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 Meade Telescopes: The Granddaddy of Them All Meade Instruments (often shortened to Meade) is an American manufacturer that manufactures, imports, and distributes telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, microscopes, cameras, and telescope accessories. They are known for their Schmidt-Cassegrain, Newtonian, and solar telescopes. History of Meade Instruments Meade was founded in 1972 by

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 If you’ve ever dove deep and started to explore the building blocks of our universe, then it’s highly likely you’ve encountered quarks. These versatile little pieces of matter were once thought to not even exist, but since then, they have come a long way in the scientific lexicon.  In this article,

View of Earth from space

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 If you were following the news back in early February, you probably remember the mysterious bright green comet seen in the skies between the Big Dipper and Little Dipper. This comet set the minds of many alight as they wondered if they were seeing a scientific discovery in the making. It

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 Here on Earth, we may think that we are one of a kind. Since we do not yet have proof of extraterrestrial life, many believe we are truly alone in the universe and the center of it. However, science is working hard to discover other planets that contain life and might be