Space is a vast and mysterious place that we still barely understand. In our solar system, we only have one star – the Sun. But there are countless trillions of stars in the universe, all different sizes and densities. But just what color are stars, exactly? This is actually a very interesting question, and one …
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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 and details in the …
You’ve purchased a new telescope and can’t wait to use it to find celestial objects in the night sky. But, although your telescope can be set up in minutes, that doesn’t mean that you can use it straight out of the box – it needs to be aligned! Why do you have to align your …
When you step outside and look at the stars in the night sky, chances are you imagine how amazing it would be to be able to see more of them. By owning a telescope you can drastically increase how much you see behind the curtain of the sky. How much can you really see with …
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 on searching for the Andromeda galaxy. But then you can’t see anything more than blurriness, no matter what you try to focus on with your scope! Does blurriness …
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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 clean your telescope lens? …
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 …
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? In order to prevent you from being disappointed make sure …
If you’ve been fortunate enough to look up at the sky and see some celestial bodies in all their splendour, chances are you thought how great it would be to be able to take pictures of them. Well, you can – astrophotography doesn’t have to be a difficult or expensive hobby. What, exactly, is astrophotography? …
What Kind Of Equipment And Gear Do You Need For Astrophotography? Read More »
When you’ve taken some amazing shots of the night sky, you might think you’re done – but your work is just beginning. No matter how wonderful your pictures are, they can always benefit from a bit of image processing. What, exactly, is image processing? This is when you improve a digital image so that it …
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