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Apertura 75Q review
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Everyone is chasing aperture with big telescopes, but it’s often forgotten that something smaller, with well-corrected optics, can serve many needs both visually and photographically. The Apertura 75Q is a perfect example of this, offering a compact, high-quality refractor that deliv...
Small APO refractor telescope comparisons
Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Richard Harris
The telescope market is brimming with small apochromatic (APO) refractors, offering an exciting yet sometimes overwhelming array of choices for visual astronomers and astrophotographers alike. With so many high-quality options available, it can be challenging to determine which one truly stands out....
Askar SQA85 review
Thursday, February 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
We recently explored the Askar SQA85 telescope. This instrument has an 85mm aperture and a 408mm focal length, resulting in an f/4.8 focal ratio. Its design includes five lens elements, two of which are made from super low dispersion glass. This configuration aims to reduce chromatic aberration, pro...
Averted vision and telescope tapping stargazing techniques
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 by Leon Palmer
Averted gaze and telescope tapping are two techniques used to see faint objects, such as nebulae, through a telescope. You might already understand how they work based on the eye's physiology. Explanation of the stargazing techniques: Averted Vision and Telescope Tapping For example, when ...