The Big Bang is one of the most fascinating things about our entire universe. In fact, when you sit down and think about it, it can be a little overwhelming! Although however fascinating it may seem, astronomers and scientists believe it to me the most viable way that our universe as we know it formed. … Read more
Crescent gibbous means that it visually widens from day to day, culminating in a full Moon. Crescent gibbous is an intermediate phase of the Moon that begins just after the first quarter, when the illumination is 50%. This is the “Crescent” phase, when the Moon’s illumination grows and covers more than half of the “Gibbous” … Read more
Any astronomer will tell you how important a good telescope mount is to your success in exploring the night sky. For beginners, the telescope mount is actually something that many people overlook. A good mount is an essential part of your astronomy kit, especially if you’re interested in astrophotography. The first thing you’ll need to … Read more
There are a wide array of different telescope eyepieces to choose from. And although many of them will be more suited to specific telescopes or brands, you can use them on pretty much any model, whether that’s a super expensive one or a telescope less than $1000. An eyepiece will give you the ability to … Read more
If you’re just getting started in your astronomy exploration, then a good set of binoculars might be exactly what you need. Whilst many think that you need a super powerful telescope to have any success with astronomy, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In some cases, a decent set of astronomy binoculars might actually … Read more
A good telescope will provide the opportunity to discover all of those heavenly bodies and celestial sights, but a poor choice can simply be money down the drain. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all solution to answer the question of which is the best telescope for viewing planets and galaxies. This will depend … Read more
If your kids have taken a liking to astronomy, then the best way to foster or support an interest is to purchase a telescope for your kids. But, if you’re not familiar with telescopes, this can be an intimidating process. The technical jargon takes some time to learn, and this can make research a frustrating … Read more
If you’re considering taking up astrophotography as a hobby, you’re likely to be aware that not just any old telescope will do. Although complete beginners may be able to manage with a good camera or the latest smartphone, as you develop your skills, you are likely to find that you want to take clearer and … Read more
When you’re looking for a new accessory for your telescope, then one of the main things that people look for is a good telescope filter. This can can make all of the difference when you’re trying to see a planet or the Moon clearly, as they help to increase contrast, or block out some of … Read more
Having up to $500 to purchase a telescope is a good budget, but it can be difficult to spend. It’s too much to buy a beginners telescope, which you can typically find for just a few hundred dollars. However, it’s not enough to purchase a more expensive advanced telescope. You’ll find that there are many … Read more
When you’re buying accessories for your telescope, a good Barlow lens is often where people. Aside from being relatively cheap, they’re one of the most practical ways to see more when you’re looking at the night sky. A Barlow lens is the easiest way to increase the magnification of your telescope without spending a ton … Read more
For those new to astronomy, it can appear to be a bit of a daunting hobby. Just a telescope mount alone can cost hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars, so many people just avoid giving astronomy a chance altogether. However, if you don’t want to spend a ton of money on a telescope, you can … Read more
A high quality telescope can be an expensive investment in a new hobby, and many people would prefer to purchase something cheaper to gauge their interest. This introduces some new problems; a telescope that costs under $200 may be capable in many ways, but you’re not going to see the rings of Saturn in that … Read more
After you start to take your astronomy seriously, you’ll realise that it can be an expensive hobby to have. Sure, you can get by with a few hundred dollars worth of telescope and the accessories it comes with for a while, but if you want to take the next step up, many top telescopes go … Read more
When you want to find celestial objects in the night sky, you need a good quality telescope to do so. The Celestron Nexstar series is one of the most celebrated telescopes in recent years, with the 4SE being the cheapest of the SE models available. But how good is the 4SE, and is it worth … Read more
Because we first went to the moon so many years ago, it’s often forgotten about, with much of the focus over the next decade being on venturing out to Mars (this is what the media portrays at least, with SpaceX and Blue Origin making up much of the news). Though the truth is that we’ll … Read more
The Sun is by far the largest object in our solar system. And as the center of it, most objects revolve around the Sun. This means that all of the planets, including our planet Earth, revolve slowly around the Sun. It’s also thought that the planets spin because of the gravitational pull of the Sun … Read more
The weather on our planet has seemingly changed in recent years, with more and more calls from people wanting us to move towards a greener and more sustainable planet. And with climate change and global warming being on pretty much everyone’s agenda over the past decade, it only makes sense that people question our planet’s … Read more
The core of the Sun is actually relatively small compared to the rest of it, as there’s a lot of swirling gases that surround the core that still make up part of the Sun. We’ve actually been within a few million miles of the Sun without our spacecraft being burnt up into smithereens. The Parker … Read more
When you’re looking at the best portable telescopes, it can be difficult to know which is right for you. And when you want to get some good views of the night sky, it is important you have the best telescope you possibly can. Although there are many expensive, stationary types of telescopes that can be … Read more
