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Five lies about smart telescopes
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
In a recent article I wrote, published on the ZWO website, I take a hard, honest look at some of the most persistent myths surrounding smart telescopes - and why those myths no longer hold up. It's a piece I believe anyone interested in modern astronomy should read, whether you're just start...
Collimate your scope with an Aline iPhone iPad method
Friday, November 21, 2025 by Richard Harris
That dirty little word we all love to hate - collimation. I’ve met plenty of astronomers who never truly learn to collimate their scopes, choosing instead to live with the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) artifacts of misaligned optics. Yet collimation remains one of the most critical step...
SVBONY SV520 telescope review: A 90mm beginner scope that works
Thursday, October 30, 2025 by Richard Harris
I’ve spent years peering through all kinds of telescopes, from inexpensive bargain-bin refractors to heftier setups costing well into the tens of thousands. When I got my hands on the SVBONY SV520, which is a 90mm aperture, 800mm focal length refractor bundled with an alt-az mount and a slew o...