Astronomy, stargazing – whatever you want to call it, it is a fantastic and rewarding activity which once you started, will probably be with you for life. This guide to astronomy for beginners provides an overview of the basics to help you get going. We will cover: Why you should take up stargazing as a hobby … Read more
*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. We went on a quest to find the most powerful telescope you can buy. What we found is that these range from very powerful but regular-sized telescopes, to the … Read more
*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. Computerized telescopes can be fantastic for beginners or experienced stargazers alike. With a computerized telescope, a computer is in-built into the telescope and locates the planets, galaxies and other … Read more
*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. The Celestron SkyMaster 20×80 are a great pair of astronomy binoculars. They will enhance your viewing of the night sky, whilst being easy to use and relatively inexpensive. Read … Read more
*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. Below are 21 recommended astronomy books for anyone with a keen interest in either learning how to spot objects in the sky, or in learning about space and the … Read more
*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. If you are looking for an intermediate-level telescope that you can push for great night sky viewing capabilities then we’ve picked out a few great options for you here. … Read more
When researching and buying a telescope, choosing one from a reputable brand can be a good way of ensuring you get a quality product. On the other hand, there seemingly good value telescopes available for sale from unknown brands. Should these be avoided or are they bargains? We dig into this below. Reputable telescope brands … Read more
*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. The best telescope for kids will be easy to set up, easy to use, durable and – most of all – fun! A telescope can make a great present … Read more
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*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. Astronomy binoculars make for a great alternative to telescopes. They are generally smaller, more portable, easier to use, and cheaper. The Celestron SkyMaster 25×70 Binoculars are a perfect option … Read more
*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. With hundreds to choose from it can be hard to work out what telescope to buy. I got it all wrong with my first telescope – it was too … Read more
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*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. The Celestron NexStar range of computerized telescopes are some of the most popular on the market. There are 12 telescopes in the range: four in the SLT category four … Read more
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*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. One of the first questions when considering a telescope is what is best: refractor vs reflector. Although this is the most common debate, there are actually 3 main types … Read more
When I first started astronomy and astrophotography I had no idea how to know what might be in the night sky tonight from my location. It turns out there are a number of quick and easy ways for working out what is in the night sky for any time and place, including: What planets are … Read more
*This website makes money through affiliate commissions. This means we may be compensated if you click links on this page at no extra cost to you. When using a telescope you will need to understand a little about how the key accessories work as they will impact what you see (eyepieces and barlow lenses) and … Read more
If you live in a city, light pollution is probably the number one obstacle to your astrophotography. It likely means you won’t be able to just go into your garden and take Milky Way or deep sky images. (The number two issue is that you often have to get up in the middle of the … Read more
In 2019, there will be five eclipses, six meteor showers, three supermoons, Mercury passing across the Sun, and many other great observable astronomical events. Here are the top 15 astronomy events of 2019 to look out for across the planet: 1. Quadrantids meteor shower – January 3 One of the best meteor showers of the … Read more
A history of famous astronomers is really a history of the development of human civilization. About 200,000 years ago, the first of our species evolved but it is only in the past few thousand years that we have been able to record history and make huge technological leaps. The first astronomers were the first people … Read more