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Review: The RedCat 91 is a refractor everyone should want
The RedCat 91 is a well-crafted astronomical imaging refractor that is easily portable, with a machined aluminum finish and ...
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ZWO Seestar S30 all-in-one smart telescope review
Discover why we've given the ZWO Seestar S30 smart telescope nearly top marks in our latest smart telescope review.
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Lick Observatory to mark 150 years of discovery and innovation
It was the first permanently staffed mountain-top observatory and the 36-inch Great Refractor was the world’s largest refracting telescope and continued to be a premier research telescope for half a ...
I spent a year with the $550 smart telescope that's shaking up the astrophotography world – and this is what it’s capable of
The ZWO Seestar S50 is one of a cluster of these automated marvels that have arrived in the past few years. Like the others, ...
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Best telescopes: how to buy the right model
If you're shopping for your first telescope, a reflector model is the most affordable option. A refractor telescope can be an effective alternative as you don't need to work hard to maintain them. Pay ...
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Flow Visualization With Schlieren Photography
The word “Schlieren” is German, and translates roughly to “streaks”. What is streaky photography, and why might you want to use it in a project? And where did this funny term come ...
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I spent a year with the $550 smart telescope that's shaking up the astrophotography world – and this is what it’s capable of
On my first day at school ... So, I bought an equatorial mount, a refractor telescope, and about a dozen different adapters and cables to connect my Fujifilm camera to them.
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A Lake Geneva visit blends history and family fun
Claims to fame: An upscale lake town atmosphere, scenic lakeshore path and nearby observatory ...