Wide-field imaging is a passion of mine. Something about capturing a large swath of the night sky filled with delicate ...

The original instrument to occupy the 25-foot diameter dome was the 10.5-inch Bausch refracting telescope (f/15.5) installed in the brand new observatory in 1953. Bausch & Lomb Company gave the ...

However, in most cases, such an advertised magnification is well beyond the practical maximum magnification of the telescope. A 2.4-inch refracting telescope, for example, should never use more ...

The subject of space exploration has been one of the most enigmatic and interesting topics of all time. When taught about ...

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The Beaverlab Finder TW2 is not a smart telescope, but its design makes it unique. This 82mm/3.2-inch refractor is one of a kind in that a lightweight plastic camera can be attached to it in place ...

There are a wide range of telescope types available to buy, and some can cost thousands of pounds. However, there are budget-priced alternatives – most are either refractor or reflector models. Keep ...