A good beginner’s telescope helps you discover the moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects without frustration. Yet many people buy the wrong model: too complicated, too weak, or much too large. In this blog, you’ll learn which telescopes are good for beginners, how magnification works exactly, and which mistakes to avoid. With Telescopes, It’s Often […]
Looking for a powerful Dobsonian telescope that’s easy to use and offers the best value for money? That’s exactly why the Dobsonian telescope is so popular among stargazers. Thanks to its user-friendly design, large mirror, and low cost per millimeter aperture, a Dobsonian is perfect for both deep-sky objects and planets. In this blog, you’ll […]
The night sky has fascinated us since the beginning of time. What lies above has led to myths, scientific discoveries, and missions into the unknown for centuries. But how well do we really know our own solar system? From Venus’s scorching surface to the icy edges of the Oort Cloud, this is the story of […]
The 2025 solar eclipse is a rare phenomenon you won’t want to miss—the next one won’t be visible in the Netherlands and Belgium until 2135! On March 29, 2025, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, blocking part of the sunlight and making the Sun appear as a crescent. In some areas, up […]
An Earth Photo that Makes History An Earth photo taken from space offers a perspective that transcends our daily view of the world. Since the first images of Earth taken by spacecraft, these pictures have not only inspired us but also provided crucial insights about our planet and its place in the universe. On February […]
Imagine: you look up at the starry sky and discover something extraordinary. Not an ordinary star or planet, but a perfect ring of light. This isn’t magic, but a remarkable physical phenomenon we call an Einstein ring. Recently, the Euclid space telescope captured a rare example of this near the galaxy NGC 6505. But what […]
On December 27, 2024, a new asteroid was discovered that could potentially hit Earth in 2032. The asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has an estimated diameter between 40 and 90 meters and belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Objects (NEOs). According to calculations by NASA and ESA, there is a 2.3% chance that this space […]
February is a fantastic month for astronomers and stargazers. The winter sky is crystal clear and offers a breathtaking view of several bright planets. Whether you’re a beginner observer or a seasoned astrophotographer, this month is the perfect opportunity to admire Venus, Mars, Jupiter and more. Read on to discover how best to view these […]
Astronomy for beginners is all about starting simple. Have you ever looked at the night sky and wondered what’s out there? Astronomy is a hobby that connects us with the vastness of the universe and helps us discover its wonders. While it might seem overwhelming for beginners to start, with the right approach and a […]
A good telescope doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Anyone looking for a budget telescope between €100 and €300 can already see surprisingly much: from craters on the moon to Saturn’s rings. However, quality differences are significant and unfortunately, so is the risk of making a poor purchase. In this blog, you’ll learn what to […]