How Many Planets Are There? From Our Solar System to the Whole Universe
It sounds like a simple question, but the answer depends on where you draw the line. Inside our own solar system the count is short[…]
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SKY-WATCHER Dobsonian 8 Inch Dia. w/PARABOLIC MIRROR+*FREE* Star&Planet Locator!
Stores Sky-Watcher 8″ f/5.9 Traditional Dobsonian Telescope with PARABOLIC MIRROR. 8” traditional Dobsonian telescope with smooth Teflon bearings High quality parabolic mirror for clear, sharp[…]
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Telescope Eyepiece and Filter Kits Explained: Plössls, Zooms, Barlows, Reticles and Coloured Filters
The earlier post on this site was a used-sale listing for a customised accessory kit: a metal Celestron eyepiece case holding Celestron 4 mm, 6[…]
Read moreOur Neighbors in Space
We have a singular feeling toward the other planets that circle our sun. perhaps it’s all the science fiction stories about giving a visit to[…]
Read moreStargazing for Beginners: How to Get Started in Astronomy
The best thing about astronomy is that you can start tonight, for free. You don’t need a telescope, an app subscription or a science degree.[…]
Read moreComets – Visitors From Beyond
The one point we love the most in the world of astronomy is a good mystery. And if there was ever a mysterious and yet[…]
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