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Astrobiscuit: The nerd who made the universe fun
Monday, December 29, 2025 by Richard Harris
In 2017, Rory Griffin—better known as Astrobiscuit—asked his wife for a telescope. She rolled her eyes. “It’ll just gather dust,” she said. But the first night he pointed that Sky-Watcher Mak 90 into the London sky, Jupiter floated into view. Its moons lined up like tin...
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...
SVBONY SV503 70ED refractor telescope: Inexpensive but not cheap
Saturday, July 12, 2025 by Richard Harris
If you want a reliable scope that won’t cost more than your favorite lens or a new premium tripod, the SVBONY SV503 70mm Quadruplet ED refractor is a smart pick. It’s portable, versatile, and budget-friendly - so you can still afford all those other accessories you’ve been eyeing. ...
No autofocus: Visual astronomy only requires you and a telescope
Thursday, May 29, 2025 by Richard Harris
Amateur astronomers, even early starters with their first telescope, often look through the eyepiece and instantly want to jump into astrophotography so they can share what they see with others. But hold on there, cool the jets... Before you rush to hit that camera shutter, take a step back and simp...