Telescopes range from the pirate variety to massive NASA telescopes that spot new galaxies on a regular basis. Without them, we’d still have the medieval belief that the universe is a bunch of planets rubbing together to play harmonious music.
Two basic types of telescopes include reflecting and refracting telescopes. Discover how reflecting telescopes use mirrors as the objective, while refracting telescopes use Read More
The best telescope is not the most expensive or the biggest - it's the one you'll use most. Read More
Create your very own, totally manual Gallilean telescope! Read More
Named for astronomer Edwin Hubble and launched into orbit in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope is exactly that: an optical telescope that's also an orbiting satellite. There Read More
A telescope allows you to explore the skies and see well beyond the capacity of the human eye. The telescope has certainly come a long way from when Galileo first viewed Read More
A telescope is a link to the heavens, and depending on how much of an enthusiast you are, you're going to want to have it with you when you travel. The problem is, some Read More
Every amateur astronomer who owns a telescope should have several eyepieces because changing them allows for viewing objects at various magnifications. Read More
The very first practical telescope was invented in 1608, and greatly improved by Galileo in 1609. Upon sharing his findings with the general public, Galileo ensured that Read More
If you or your child is interested in astronomy, you will want to purchase a telescope sooner or later. There are basically three different types of telescopes you can buy; Read More
A telescope must be focused to show a proper image. An out-of-focus telescope will show blurs or nothing at all. The first time you use a new telescope, it will most likely Read More
Apochromatic telescopes are more expensive than reflecting telescopes, but they require less maintenance and are extremely portable. Read More
Be cautious when caring for your telescope. Cleaning the optics can do more damage than letting the dust sit on them. Read More
Telescopes are sold with a variety of features that affect price. Besides aperture size and magnification, the telescope's movement controller plays a big part in the Read More
Telescope eyepieces form the magnified images that you see when you look through the telescope's optical tube. An eyepiece consists of lens components in a moisture- and Read More
All telescopes, other than some tabletop or simple refractor types, need a sturdy tripod for both security and optimal viewing. Most sizable telescopes are sold with a Read More
Maximize the power of your optics by adding a telescope to your 35mm optical or digital camera, spotting scope or microscope. Wildlife photographers, astrophotographers, Read More
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