By today’s standards, the telescope may not seem like a particularly technical device. But it was one of the most important scientific instruments in history and helped usher in an age of discovery that continues to this day. We often get the question, who created the telescope? Many people attribute the invention of the telescope …
Which Inventor Created The Telescope? Is It Really Galileo? Read More »
The universe is fascinating, and we are very privileged to be able to witness the many planets in our solar system right from our homes. Mars is one planet that we have come to love. Amazed by what it is and intrigued about what more we can find. We walk you through how to view Mars …
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Would you like to see Neptune from Earth? Perhaps you would like to see its rings, or maybe you want to view its atmosphere with your own two eyes. If you’d like to view Neptune for yourself, the good news is that it is possible using a telescope! Read on for everything you need to …
Astronomy is one of life’s greatest, most beautiful mysteries. We look up to the sky and we are looking back in time. It’s such an amazing thing for the mind to try and comprehend. We look up to a sky full of possibility and wonder. Some of the greatest minds of all time have stared …
What Is A Barlow Lens And Why Every Astronomer Needs One Read More »
When you look through a telescope at the Moon, you might be a little confused as to why it looks flipped left to right or rotated on its side 180 degrees. Your finderscope perhaps produces an image similarly flipped upside-down. This can be a headache to understand, and many beginners often wonder why it isn’t …
Why Is My Telescope Image Upside Down? – Answer & How To Fix Read More »
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 of different sizes and densities. But just what color are stars, exactly? This is actually a very interesting question and …
What Color are Stars? Guide to Seeing a Stellar Rainbow Read More »
It can be confusing when you first start to learn astronomy. What’s the best way to find the constellations? How can you learn to identify the stars? Not only can a star chart help you to explore the heavens, but it can also pinpoint objects of interest along the way. And, fortunately, a map of …
When you’ve taken some amazing shots of the night sky, you might think you’re done – but your work is just beginning. Enter astrophotography software, which will get you past the finish line. No matter how wonderful your pictures are, they can always benefit from a bit of image processing. What, exactly, is image processing? …
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If you’ve been fortunate enough to look up at the sky and see some celestial bodies in all their splendor, 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? …
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 be able to see …
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 control (equipment, location, etc.) …
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 …
