A solar filter telescope is indispensable if you want to observe the sun safely. In fact, without a good solar filter, it is life-threatening to view the sun directly through a telescope: your eyes can suffer permanent damage within fractions of a second. In this article you will read what a solar filter is, how to use it safely, which [...]
Viewing the Andromeda Nebula.... Anyone who sees the Andromeda Nebula for the first time immediately realizes how close and unimaginably large our neighboring galaxy actually is. At 2.5 million light years away, it is the furthest object you can still see with the naked eye. But through binoculars or a telescope, the Andromeda Nebula really comes alive. You see [...]
Viewing the Milky Way is the most impressive “free show” in the night sky. You never see the entire spiral galaxy at a glance, it's ~100,000 light years in size but you do see the luminous band full of stars, nebulae and dark dust trails. With the naked eye you experience the grandeur; with a telescope you zoom in on star clusters, emission nebulae [...].
Viewing the sun through a telescope is spectacular. You see not only a brightly burning disk, but also sunspots, fine structures and, with special equipment, huge fiery bursts. But there is one thing that always comes first: safety. Unprotected viewing of the sun through a telescope can cause permanent blindness. In this article, you will read [...]
Astrophotography with smartphone is one of the most approachable ways to capture the Moon, planets and even bright nebulae by yourself. You don't need an expensive telescope for it, with a good telescope, a stable mount and a few clever settings you can already achieve impressive results. In this guide, we explain step by [...]
Telescope collimation is the adjustment of the mirrors in a Newton or Dobson telescope so that the image is razor sharp. Without collimation, your telescope will not operate at full power. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be difficult: with the right tools, it can be done in minutes, even for beginners. What is telescope collimation? In a reflector [...]
Choosing a smart telescope for beginners seems easy, but the market has quickly become flooded with models with varying features, price levels and performance. Whether you are a child interested in the moon, a parent looking for something educational, or an adult looking to begin astrophotography - not every smart telescope is [....]
Want to get the most out of your DWARF 3? With these dwarf 3 tips, you'll discover how to use your smart telescope smarter, record more steadily and take even sharper astrophotos. In this comprehensive guide, we explain everything step by step so you can get better results right away. Start with a perfect setup One of the [...]
A good telescope for beginners will help you discover the moon, planets and bright deep-sky objects without frustration. Yet many people buy the wrong model: too complicated, too dim, or just way too big. In this blog you will learn which telescopes are indeed good for beginners, how exactly magnification works, and what mistakes you [...]
Admiring a beautiful starry sky often seems reserved for remote places with dark skies. But what if you live in a busy city and your balcony is your only vantage point? Is stargazing from your balcony a realistic option? The answer is yes! Thanks to smart telescopes like the Vespera II, Vespera Pro, and Hestia, you can also [...]
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