Due to increasing popularity, we often get asked “what is a smart telescope”? A smart telescope is a fully automated telescope that automatically recognizes, tracks, and photographs objects in the night sky. Instead of manual aiming or using complex settings, you let the smart telescope do everything for you via an app on your smartphone […]
Choosing a beginner’s telescope might seem simple, but many people get lost in the options. What makes a telescope suitable for beginners? In this article, we explain why a Dobsonian telescope is often the best choice for beginners and what to look for in your first purchase. What Makes a Good Beginner’s Telescope? A good […]
Lately, we often get the question “What is a Dobsonian telescope?” To answer this, we decided to write an article about it. A Dobsonian telescope is for many stargazers the best way to explore the universe simply, powerfully, and affordably. While other telescopes are often complicated to set up or cost a lot for little […]
Observing Neptune through a telescope feels like discovering a secret of the universe. Far away, quiet, and unassuming – yet this blue ice giant is one of the most beautiful objects an amateur astronomer can capture. No planet is so distant, which makes it a kind of trophy among observers. While Jupiter greets you with […]
Seeing Uranus through a telescope is a unique experience that’s only possible with some preparation and the right equipment. This ice giant is much farther away than familiar planets like Jupiter or Saturn, but with a good telescope, you can still distinguish it from background stars. What Do You See when Looking at Uranus through […]
Full Moon July 2025: Tomorrow evening, July 10, it’s that time again: full moon. And not just any moon, the July moon, also known as the “Buck Moon.” When you look outside in the evening, you’ll see it slowly rising in the eastern sky. And you’ll probably think the same as thousands of others: how […]
Seeing Mercury through a telescope is possible but requires patience and good timing. This small, innermost planet always stays close to the Sun, making it difficult to observe. However, it’s worth the effort: Mercury shows – like Venus – beautiful phases and can be briefly admired under the right conditions just after sunset or before […]
Observing Venus through a telescope is a surprisingly rewarding experience, even with simple equipment. Thanks to its bright luminosity and relatively close distance to Earth, Venus is one of the most popular objects among both beginner and experienced stargazers. But what exactly do you see? And what telescope do you need? What Do You See […]
Seeing Mars through a telescope is a magical moment for many people. Not only because it’s a nearby neighboring planet, but because with the right timing, proper settings, and a bit of patience (very important!), you can actually observe details on the surface. Think of polar caps, dark regions, and even seasonal changes. But what […]
Viewing Saturn through a telescope is for many the moment when stargazing becomes magical. Not a fuzzy light spot, but a planet with a clear ring system that you see yourself, live. But how sharp do you really see those rings? And what’s the difference between a live view and a stacked image? In this […]