Viewing Saturn through a telescope is, for many, the moment when stargazing becomes magical. Not a fuzzy patch of light, but a planet with a bright ring system that you see for yourself, live. But how sharp can you really see those rings? And what is the difference between a live view and a stacked image? In this blog, you'll get [...]
Seeing Jupiter through a telescope is, for many people, the moment when stargazing comes alive. But what does the gas giant really look like through your telescope? What is possible with post-processing? And what magnification do you need to see Jupiter properly? In this blog we give clear answers, supported with real images of [...]
Frequently asked questions about telescopes: stargazing raises many questions. What do you see with a telescope? How do you use it? And which telescope is suitable for your purposes? In this comprehensive overview we answer the 29 most frequently asked questions, grouped by topic. So you can be sure you're off to a good start. Basic questions about telescopes 1. What is [...]
The Vera Rubin telescope is no ordinary telescope. It is a revolutionary observatory, built in Chile's Atacama Desert, that in 10 years will map the entire universe - with a speed, precision and depth that no other instrument has ever achieved. And all with a 3,200 megapixel camera, the largest [...]
We sometimes get the question ‘what is a telescope? Telescopes have been indispensable in the toolbox of stargazers since the early seventeenth century. They help you see craters on the moon, admire Saturn's rings or observe distant galaxies. But how does such an instrument actually work? In this [...]
A stargazer is often the first instrument people want to explore the night sky with. But what exactly is a stargazer, what can you see with it, and how does it differ from a telescope? In this blog, we explain it to you so you can take a good first step toward stargazing. What exactly is a stargazer? [...]
Looking at planets with a telescope is the reason for many beginners to purchase a telescope. The rings of Saturn, the red color of Mars or the moons of Jupiter: it all sounds magical. But what do you really see? In this blog post, we put realistic expectations, technical tips and handy observing aids on a [...]
The order of the planets in our solar system is difficult for many to remember. Yet there is a simple way to learn this order and never forget it. In this blog you will learn the order of the planets, clever mnemonics and some interesting facts about their visibility. What is the official order of [...]
Wat zie je door een telescoop? Het is een van de eerste vragen die beginners stellen. De verwachtingen zijn vaak hooggespannen: kleurrijke nevels, ringen van Saturnus, diepe sterrenstelsels. En hoewel een telescoop je toegang geeft tot een compleet nieuw universum, is het belangrijk om te begrijpen wat je daadwerkelijk met je eigen ogen zult zien. […]
De vraag “Is de Maan een planeet?” wordt verrassend vaak gesteld. Zeker door kinderen, maar ook door volwassenen die net beginnen met sterrenkunde. En het is begrijpelijk: de Maan is rond, heeft een oppervlak vol kraters, en draait aan de hemel zoals een planeet dat zou doen. Toch is het antwoord helder: nee, de Maan […]
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