Major Constellations and the Best Ways to See Them
A constellation is a pattern people agreed to see in the stars. The stars in Orion are not neighbors in space. Some are hundreds of[…]
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Star Projector Night Lights for Kids: What They Do, Safety Tips and How to Turn Them Into Real Stargazing
Starry sky projectors are small lamps that throw patterns of stars, nebula-like swirls or moons across a bedroom ceiling. They have become popular night lights[…]
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Smartphone Telescopes and Phone Zoom Lenses: What They Can Really Do (and a Better Way to Photograph the Moon)
Small monocular “telescopes” that clip onto a smartphone are sold as a cheap way to zoom in on wildlife, sport or the Moon. This page[…]
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Vivitar TEL-50600 50 mm Refractor: What It Is and How to Get the Most From It
The Vivitar TEL-50600 (model VIV-TEL-50600) is a small refracting telescope sold as an easy, all-in-one starter kit. B&H Photo now lists it as no longer[…]
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GeoSafari Vega 600 Telescope: A Parent’s Guide to This 50 mm Kids’ Refractor
The GeoSafari Vega 600 from Educational Insights is a small refracting telescope designed for children, sold for ages 8 and up. This page replaces an[…]
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Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ: How the Smartphone-Guided Reflector Works
The Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ is a 114 mm (4.5 inch) reflector that uses your smartphone to tell you where to point it. It[…]
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