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Stellarvue SVX152T Apo triplet refractor
Monday, August 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Stellarvue SVX152T is a 6-inch apochromatic triplet refractor telescope designed for both visual observing and astrophotography. Built around a precision 152 mm objective lens, the SVX152T is the result of years of refinement at Stellarvue. It's hand-figured and tested using interferometry t...
Washington State Star Party 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
If you've ever looked up at a clear, dark sky and felt small, curious, or just completely amazed, you're not alone. That feeling is exactly what brings hundreds of people together every summer at the Washington State Star Party. It’s not just about telescopes and star charts—it&r...
Star Parties in 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 by Richard Harris
Imagine this: You’re standing in the middle of a dark field, far from the glare of city lights - our natural Hobbit-like habitat. As amateur astronomers, we tend to be solitary creatures, happiest when left alone under the night sky with nothing but the hum of tracking motors and the whisper o...
Yerkes observatory's new beginning
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Richard Harris
Nestled in the quaint town of Williams Bay, Wisconsin, Yerkes Observatory is embarking on a new journey. Known for its historical significance in the field of astronomy, the observatory has been revitalized to continue its legacy of scientific exploration and education. Yerkes Observatory, often ...