The viewfinder and mount head are placed on a tripod. The RA axis should point towards the north celestial pole. For motorized equatorial mounts, some short unguided photography is possible, provided your alignment is sufficiently accurate and your motor is set to track at sidereal speed (the speed at which stars appear to move in … Read more
You shouldn’t be too hard on the optical design. If a tabletop is not an option for you, I highly recommend the Cometron 114AZ as a wide field, grab-and-go telescope. The deep sky performance of this telescope is one of the best in its price range. The 20mm erect imaging eyepiece uses a prism to … Read more
This is where I was able to make a comparison and although they have a smaller field of view than the X Cel LX, I found them far superior in every aspect. The 9mm Celestron Xcel-LX eyepiece has 3.5x more magnification than their 32mm Omni Plossl so the view is less bright. So my experience … Read more
This focal ratio is very popular with beginners because it can provide wide viewing angles and mirror gathering enough light to see “almost everything” in space. Overall, the celestron astromaster 130 EQ is an excellent value, extraordinary in that it is a small telescope, and it’s light enough for portability, but does not lack the … Read more
The Meade Instruments 205005 ETX125 Observer telescope offers high quality images and a number of options that can suit those looking for a solid computerized telescope, as well as the budding astrophotographer who wants to try their hand at photographing the cosmos. The 125mm aperture combined with the small stature of this telescope gives it … Read more
Now, Celestron uses that same technology to allow stargazers to connect with the night sky and enhance their experience of the cosmos in a fun and unique way. Unleash the full pointing precision of your Celestron computerized telescope with a suite of specialized telescope control software. For the observer whose interests are the brightest solar … Read more
If you overlook the battery problem, the Celestron nexstar 5se is a complete package. The main drawback of the 5SE is the fact that the 8 AA batteries intended to run the scope when there is no power outlet nearby only run the scope for about 2 hours before dying. If you’re looking for observational … Read more
To me, if they can make pads to limit vibration, they should be able to make the mount so it doesn’t vibrate. While the CG-5 is a capable mount, it has earned the nickname “coffee grinder”, and if you ever hear one spin, you’ll understand why. The finder on the SkyView Pro 8 is a … Read more
In my opinion, the celestron avx mount is a very good and affordable mount to start your astrophotographic adventure as a beginner astrophotographer. In my opinion, the celestron avx mount is a very good and affordable mount to start your astrophotographic adventure as a beginner astrophotographer. It has to be to support a 30 pound … Read more
The Barlow TV 3X is generally considered somewhat superior to the 2X, and is considered unusually excellent. With short, inexpensive extension tubes up to 1.5 in length placed between the Barlow and the eyepiece, the EiC16 can produce 1.9X magnification, so it’s a good choice sometimes. I *think* the 17.5mm Baader Morpheus *should* work well … Read more
All Luminos eyepieces are multi-coated to improve light transmission through the multiple lenses, which means a better image on the eye, and the edges of the lenses are blackened to improve contrast. Overall, the Luminos eyepieces look great and feel like a well-built, robust and professional range. On the trail, on the job site, in … Read more
Optical capability, durability and useful features such as the EQ mount make the Meade Polaris 130 EQ scope an excellent overall choice. Optical capability, durability and useful features such as the EQ mount make the Meade Polaris 130 EQ scope an excellent choice overall. It may even be the best telescope for kids. The image … Read more
A collimation cap is also known as a sight tube and is basically like a cap that you put on the focuser of your reflecting telescope. A collimation cap is also known as a sight tube and is basically like a plug that you put on the focuser of your well priced reflecting telescope. I … Read more
The main specification you need to consider when choosing a telescope is its aperture, i.e. the diameter of its main mirror or lens. You can choose the telescope with the largest aperture and the highest price, but these may be too complex for a beginner. The larger the diameter, the more light the telescope will … Read more
The Dobsonian is one type of mount, while the Schmidt-Cassegrain and the Newtonian are different configurations of the optics inside the telescope. The Dobsonian is one type of mount, while the Schmidt-Cassegrain and Newtonian are different configurations of the optics inside the telescope. Personally, I and many others would recommend investing in a Dobsonian reflector … 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
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
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
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
Meade are one of the best known brands when it comes to astronomy, and they have released some of the top telescopes over the past decade. This includes both the Meade LX90 and the LX200, which although are expensive, definitely have a lot of quality to them. But how are these two telescopes different to … Read more
