Do you, or a loved one, have an interest in Astronomy? It’s a great hobby that you can take up at any age, and knowing how to buy a telescope can provide years of excitement and great memories. Buying a telescope can seem a bit daunting with many choices, but consider a few points first […]
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Refractor telescopes are not just scientific instruments; they’re your personal portals to the cosmos. For those new to astronomy, these telescopes serve as a remarkable gateway to exploring the night sky. With a refractor telescope, high contrast and sharp images are the norm, thanks to their straightforward lens-based system. My first telescope was a refractor,
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Tabletop telescopes are a fantastic starting point for those new to astronomy. They’re compact and user-friendly, making them not only space-savers but also less intimidating for novices. Unlike the more complex and bulky equipment, these devices don’t require the patience to navigate a steep learning curve. You can literally unpack it, place it on a
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There are many people who have had their interest in astronomy take off simply because they looked in wonder at the night sky, though an old pair of binoculars. With a good quality pair of binoculars, you’ll be able to see in greater detail the Moon, planets and even deep-sky objects. This post highlights some
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If you’re looking to upgrade your telescope set up, then a Barlow lens would be a fine choice. One of the most popular telescope accessories, a Barlow lens is a cost-effective way to increase the magnification of your telescope. In this post are details of some of the top choices for best Barlow lens in
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The solar system consists of our local star, the Sun, and everything that is bound to it by gravity. This includes 8 planets; at least 5 dwarf planets such as Pluto; dozens of moons; and millions of asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Our planetary system is named the solar system because the name of our star,
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The Sun is the name given to the star at the centre of our solar system. It is by far the largest object, comprising 99.8% of the mass of the entire solar system (from all the planets and moons, to the smallest debris.) The Sun’s gravity keeps everything in the solar system, from the biggest
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The Moon plays an important part in life on Earth. It causes tides, the pattern of which has guided humans for thousands of years. It also plays a part in giving our planet a relatively moderate climate, by stabilizing a slight wobble the Earth has when it spins on its axis. The Moon is our
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The Earth, our home planet, is the third planet from the Sun and is the only planet known to harbour life. It is the largest of the four rocky planets closest to the Sun, but only the fifth largest in the solar system. Around 70% of the Earth is covered in water. This is mostly
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is regarded as the next generation in space telescopes and is NASA’s flagship to replace the Hubble Space Telescope. The JWST will give access to a previously unseen universe: from the formation of stars and planets, to the birth of the first galaxies in the early universe. It will
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If you’re into the idea of taking pictures of the night sky, but feel a bit daunted by the prospect, then the good news is that astrophotography for beginners has now become both surprisingly easy and affordable. If you would like to produce photos of the moon and planets, or deep sky objects such as
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