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Fall Constellation Spotlight: Andromeda
Night has become noticeably longer, with autumn now in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere. With it, Andromeda, can be seen high overhead and crossing the sky in unison as...
Fall Constellation Spotlight: Andromeda
Night has become noticeably longer, with autumn now in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere. With it, Andromeda, can be seen high overhead and crossing the sky in unison as...
The Ultimate Telescope Battery Guide: Getting to Know Celestron PowerTank
There are several ways to power your Celestron telescope. Many telescope models accept standard AA batteries in a separate battery pouch or a built-in battery compartment. These work well, but...
The Ultimate Telescope Battery Guide: Getting to Know Celestron PowerTank
There are several ways to power your Celestron telescope. Many telescope models accept standard AA batteries in a separate battery pouch or a built-in battery compartment. These work well, but...
Controlling Backlash in Your Mount
Correcting Backlash GoTo Approach to Minimize BacklashBacklash and AutoguidingUnderstanding BacklashIf your computerized mount keeps moving slightly after releasing the hand control’s direction arr...
Controlling Backlash in Your Mount
Correcting Backlash GoTo Approach to Minimize BacklashBacklash and AutoguidingUnderstanding BacklashIf your computerized mount keeps moving slightly after releasing the hand control’s direction arr...
Using Your Astro Gear for Birding
Did you know that the hobbies of birdwatching, astronomy, and wildlife viewing are all basically the same thing? We astronomers and birdwatchers both harvest photons using lenses and mirrors to...
Using Your Astro Gear for Birding
Did you know that the hobbies of birdwatching, astronomy, and wildlife viewing are all basically the same thing? We astronomers and birdwatchers both harvest photons using lenses and mirrors to...
Summer Constellation Spotlight: Cygnus
Cygnus, the Swan in Latin, is a familiar seasonal constellation in the Northern Hemisphere, visible during the Summer and Fall. The constellation is easy to spot thanks to the distinctive...
Summer Constellation Spotlight: Cygnus
Cygnus, the Swan in Latin, is a familiar seasonal constellation in the Northern Hemisphere, visible during the Summer and Fall. The constellation is easy to spot thanks to the distinctive...
Exposure Time in Celestial Photography
Exposure time in celestial photography is a multi-faceted concept with different variables for different types of astrophotography. As a beginner, you may find all the options confusing. But appro...
Exposure Time in Celestial Photography
Exposure time in celestial photography is a multi-faceted concept with different variables for different types of astrophotography. As a beginner, you may find all the options confusing. But appro...