INSTRUMENTS

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