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Questar is gone: The fate of the world's most famous compact telescope
Friday, July 3, 2026 by Richard Harris
Like a lot of amateur astronomers, I can still remember flipping through Astronomy magazine in the 1980s and stopping on those Questar ads. There it was, this small, polished, precision telescope photographed like a fine instrument, not just another piece of astronomy gear. I wanted one pretty bad b...
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...
Gskyer 70MM telescope impressions
Sunday, August 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Gskyer 70MM refractor telescope is designed with one goal in mind, accessibility for beginners, particularly children and families who want a simple way to observe the night sky. While it's often labeled as a “kid’s telescope,” that doesn’t mean it lacks value for adu...
May 2025 astronomy events
Thursday, May 1, 2025 by Richard Harris
As the days grow longer and the air warmer across North America, May 2025 brings a rich tapestry of celestial phenomena for astronomers and seasoned astrophotographers. From planetary alignments and meteor showers to deep-sky marvels in optimal conditions, this month offers both spectacle and opport...