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The smallest dobsonian telescope you will ever see Pico Dobsonian
Friday, May 22, 2026 by Richard Harris
A 3 inch telescope is not going to replace anyone’s serious observing rig, and honestly, that is what makes the Pico Dobsonian interesting. It feels less like a “real” telescope in the traditional sense and more like a wonderfully nerdy experiment in how small and simple astronomy ...
The astronomical observatories in Chile
Thursday, February 5, 2026 by Mark Johnston
High in the Chilean Andes, beneath some of the darkest skies on Earth, world-leading observatories are reshaping our understanding of the universe - each in their own unique way. I had the amazing opportunity travel to Chile as an ACEAP Ambassador. The Astronomical Observatories in Chile (above) ...
New astronomy online store from OMI Astro launches
Thursday, December 4, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
OMI Astro has introduced an online storefront that brings together its mirrors, telescope components, and accessories into a unified, structured retail catalog. According to the public announcement shared with the astronomy community, the store is now the central place where customers can browse pro...
Tom Osypowski: Mastering dobsonian tracking hardware for stargazers
Monday, October 27, 2025 by Richard Harris
Tom Osypowski has significantly impacted the world of Dobsonian telescope tracking through his innovative Equatorial Platforms. In his journey from building his first platform in 1984 to developing cutting-edge designs today, Osypowski has transformed how Dobsonian telescopes are used for both visua...