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How many telescopes do you actually need
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
I was about eleven years old when I met the night sky "officially". It was the late-1980s, and one calm summer evening in the Ozarks I lugged a little 60 mm refractor, bright red, wobbly tripod and all, into the backyard. I had a star chart from the box my telescope came in, along with a t...
Brightest nebulae in the sky
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by Richard Harris
When gazing into the night sky, some of the most breathtaking celestial sights are nebulae, vast clouds of gas and dust illuminated by nearby stars. While many nebulae appear faint to the naked eye, some stand out due to their brightness and striking details. The brightness of a nebula is typically ...
Skywatcher Flextube 205P review
Monday, February 24, 2025 by Richard Harris
The simple design, large apertures, and affordability make Dobsonian telescopes one of the most effective ways to explore the night sky. The Sky-Watcher Flextube 250P builds on this tradition by introducing a collapsible optical tube while keeping the performance of a classic Dobsonian. Fo...
High-magnification astrophotography
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Long focal length telescopes bring distant deep sky objects closer, revealing fine details that are impossible to capture with shorter focal lengths. While astrophotography with these telescopes does require more precision in tracking and guiding, the benefits can far outweigh the challenges. The ab...