Getting Started in Astrophotography

Astrophotography can seem like an overwhelming addition to amateur astronomy. Over the past several weeks I have attempted to photograph the night sky and will show you what has worked best for me using some entry level equipment and a little bit of research. Step 1: Buying a Camera and Lens While I didn’t buy […]

The Buying Guide: Getting the Right Filters

Oh, the eyepiece filter! So much, hope. So much, promise. So much, confusion. When I was in high school, I bought my first set of filters. They were a planetary set and I hoped they would add much-needed color to my views of Saturn and Jupiter through the good ole Meade DS 114 Reflector. The filters […]

The Buying Guide: Telescopes For Kids

Where To Start? So, your kid wants a telescope? While your first thought might be to run and buy “Star Trek” on Blu-Ray and leave it at that; know that there are many affordable options that most importantly are easy and fun to use. One website, I continuously come back to is telescopes.com. They have a wide selection […]