We try not to play favorites here at Optical Mechanics, but we have to admit: astronomy is definitely nearest and dearest to our hearts! We explore the solar system, viewing techniques, galaxies, space travel, and much, much more.
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 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 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 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 …
How Do I Know If My Telescope Needs Collimation? Read More »
google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 You want to stargaze and have set up your telescope and mount 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 …
Beginner Astronomers: Light Pollution May Be Your Biggest Enemy Read More »
