How to set up your telescope
I'll walk you through everything you need to know about setting up your telescope, from choosing the right location to aligning your optics.
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
How to aim a telescope
If this is your first time using a telescope, you may be wondering how to point it at the various space objects across the night sky.
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
Why is my telescope blurry
There are many reasons why your telescope may produce a blurry image, but don't worry - every problem has a solution!
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
Can you use a telescope during the day?
Telescopes are often thought of as tools only made for stargazing at night, but daytime observings can be just as rewarding.
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
Which planets can you see without a telescope?
Planets are a popular observing target among amateur astronomers. Contrary to popular belief, telescopes are not always required to observe them.
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
How much does a good telescope cost
Buying a high-quality telescope can be a significant investment. To help you plan your budget, we have created this guide about telescope prices in 2021.
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
Dobsonian Telescopes
Dobsonian telescopes are a type of reflecting telescope that is very popular in the visual astronomy community.
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
How to Buy a Telescope
Choosing your first telescope can be overwhelming. Here are the most important things to know and do before buying your first telescope.
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
Telescope Magnification
Mastering your telescope magnification power will enable you to have greater flexibility as an amateur astronomer.
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
Telescope focal length
The focal length is one of the few important measures on a telescope that can greatly impact the quality of the image you’ll see through the eyepiece.
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
Telescope aperture
The aperture is one of the most important characteristics of any telescope, and one to consider carefully when choosing one to buy.
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 | By Tom Urbain