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Telescope Buying Guide: Barlow Eyepiece
Barlow eyepieces for telescopes are sold in different magnification factors. Find out about a Barlow eyepiece for a telescope in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.
Telescope Buying Guide: What to Avoid
When buying a telescope, be wary of inflated magnification claims and wobbly tripods. Shop wisely for telescopes with the buying tips in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.
Telescope Buying Guide: Focal Ratio & Focal Length
When buying a telescope, use the focal length and focal ratio to determine the magnification of a telescope. Choose a focal ratio for a telescopes based on the tips in this free video on home...
Telescope Eyepieces
Telescopes can feature different eyepieces that change magnification and viewing options during telescope use. Learn different eyepieces for telescope viewing from an observatory director in this...
Choosing the right telescope depends on your personal needs and interests. What may be ideal for one person isn't necessarily right for you. Before you begin your search for the ideal telescope it...
You determine the magnification power of a telescope from the focal length of the eyepiece and the focal length of the telescope. The eyepiece in the Sky-Watcher SK MAK series is either 10 mm or...
The area in which you can see through your telescope is known as the true field of view. Your telescope’s field of view is determined by the design of the eyepiece. Here is how to find the field...
The area that you can see through your telescope is known as the true or actual field of view. The field of view of your telescope is determined by the design of the eyepiece of the telescope....
The area that you can see through your telescope is known as the true field of view or the actual field of view. The field of view of your telescope is determined by the design of the eyepiece of...
The area that you can see through your telescope is known as the true field of view or the actual field of view. The field of view of your telescope is determined by the design of the eyepiece of...
Telescopes have varied eyepieces. A Sky-Watcher SK1206AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope may incorporate different types of eyepieces. The eyepiece is a critical component of a telescope as it...
A telescope’s eyepiece magnifies the light gathered by the optical tube. Each eyepiece has a focal length, expressed in millimeters, or “mm.” The smaller the focal length, the higher the...
A telescope’s eyepiece magnifies the light gathered by the optical tube. Each eyepiece has a focal length, expressed in millimeters, or “mm.” The smaller the focal length, the higher the...
A telescope’s eyepiece magnifies the light gathered by the optical tube. Each eyepiece has a focal length, expressed in millimeters, or “mm.” The smaller the focal length, the higher the...