A refractor telescope is a telescope that uses lenses to gather light and form an image of objects in the sky. It is the classic type of telescope as most people imagine it: a long, straight tube with a lens at the front and an eyepiece at the back. In this [...]
What is a reflector telescope? It's a question many beginning stargazers ask. A reflector telescope is a type of telescope that uses mirrors to collect light and show a magnified image of celestial bodies. Unlike a lens telescope (refractor), with a reflector you look at the universe through a clever system of [...]
The question of what can you see with a smart telescope resonates with many novice astrophotographers and stargazers. Smart telescopes promise simplicity, automatic tracking and impressive photos - but what can you really see with them? In this blog, we provide a realistic overview of the possibilities, including examples of deep-sky objects and tips by object type. [...]
Due to its emerging popularity, we often get the question ‘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 manually aiming or using complicated settings, you let the smart telescope do everything for you via an app on [...].
Lately, we have often been asked ‘What is a dobson telescope? To answer this, we decided to write a piece about it. For many stargazers, a Dobson telescope is the best way to easily, powerfully and affordably explore the universe. While other telescopes are often complicated to set up [...]
Viewing Neptune through a telescope feels like discovering a secret of the universe. Far away, silent and inconspicuous - and yet this blue ice giant is one of the most beautiful objects you can capture as an amateur astronomer. No planet is so far away, and that very fact makes it something of a trophy among observers. Where Jupiter gives you [...]
Seeing Uranus through a telescope is a unique experience that is 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 the background stars. What do you see when you observe Uranus through a [...]
Seeing Mercury through a telescope is possible, but requires patience and a good time. This small, inner planet is always close to the sun and is therefore difficult to observe. Yet it is worth the effort: Mercury - like Venus - shows beautiful phases and, under the right conditions, can be briefly admired just after sunset [...].
Seeing Venus through a telescope is a surprisingly rewarding experience, even with simple equipment. Thanks to its bright brightness and relatively short distance from Earth, Venus is one of the most popular objects among novice and experienced stargazers alike. But what exactly do you see? And what telescope do you need? What do you see when you observe Venus [...]
Seeing Mars through a telescope is a magical moment for many people. Not just because it is a nearby neighboring planet, but because with the right time, good settings and a little patience (very important!) you can actually observe details on the surface. Think polar caps, dark areas and even seasonal changes. But what do you see [...]
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