NASA’s James Webb captures Neptune’s extraordinary auroras for the first time
Neptune’s auroras are no longer a speculation, as the beautiful sight on the planet was officially captured by James Webb.
Apr 6, 2025
NASA's SPHEREx telescope, launched to study millions of galaxies, releases stunning debut images: 'Just wow'
The mission to map the universe and record innumerable undetected galaxies seems possible now as NASA’s SPHEREx turns on detectors.
Apr 3, 2025
Refractors Vs Reflectors: The Pros & Cons of Each Telescope Design
Discover the pros and cons of refracting and reflecting telescopes. We'll compare key factors such as budget, aperture size, observing capability, ease of use and much more.
Apr 21, 2023
telescope storage
Owning a telescope involves careful maintenance. You must ensure that the storage conditions are optimal so that you can enjoy watching the night sky whenever you want.
Jan 10, 2023
Field of view calculator
The telescope's FOV determines the amount of sky you can see in your eyepiece. Use this simple field-of-view calculator to maximize your stargazing enjoyment.
Dec 12, 2022
How to focus your telescope
Focusing a telescope may be, at times, challenging. Today, you will learn how to properly focus your telescope and improve your viewing sessions.
Oct 27, 2022
The different types of telescopes explained
Telescopes allow us to observe distant objects in the sky. While the options may seem overwhelming, there are actually only three basic types of telescopes.
Oct 14, 2022
The different types of telescope mounts explained
The telescope mount is what supports the telescope tube and allows you to aim it at different objects in the sky.
Aug 16, 2022
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.
Aug 2, 2022
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.
May 23, 2022
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!
May 19, 2022
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.
Mar 11, 2022
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.
Mar 3, 2022
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.
Feb 19, 2021
Dobsonian Telescopes
Dobsonian telescopes are a type of reflecting telescope that is very popular in the visual astronomy community.
Sep 25, 2020
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.
Sep 7, 2020
Telescope Magnification
Mastering your telescope magnification power will enable you to have greater flexibility as an amateur astronomer.
Jun 10, 2020
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.
May 4, 2020
Telescope aperture
The aperture is one of the most important characteristics of any telescope, and one to consider carefully when choosing one to buy.
Apr 28, 2020