When I was a kid, I remember seeing a weird, short telescope at The Sharper Image at the mall. It didn’t look like any telescope I had seen before—more like an expensive coffee can. I wasn’t sure what the deal … Read more
OK, let’s keep this simple. If you’re reading this, you’re thinking of buying a telescope, but you may be overwhelmed by all of the options. I’m going to make it easy for you and tell you which telescope you should … Read more
If you want to calculate the magnification of your telescope, you’re in luck: It’s a surprisingly simple formula. In fact, as we’ll see in a moment, your telescope is actually capable of many different magnifications, by combining it with different … Read more
In the photography world, there is a saying: “The best camera is the one you have with you.” The same applies to telescopes. Even if a larger telescope can technically give better views, that won’t help you if you aren’t … Read more