Founded in Irvine, California in 1972, Meade Instruments (typically shortened to Meade) have been producing telescopes, binoculars and other accessories for almost half a century, widely recognized as the world’s largest manufacturer.As such, they have garnered a deserved reputation for creating some of the best optical instruments around. Beginning as a humble mail order service, …
Birdwatching has established itself as a very popular hobby, although the word hobby perhaps does not do justice to the seriousness and dedication of the people who pursue it. It’s a hobby that requires intense patience and more high-tech gear than you might find on a sports field!Because when you are tracking birds, keeping a …
Gazing at the stars has been one of the greatest pleasures of mankind for millennia, which is why, thanks to massive technological advancements in recent centuries, telescopes have become very popular and sought-after pieces of equipment. However, looking at the night sky through a telescope isn’t always the relaxing, thought-provoking experience one might expect – unless …
Auto tracking telescopes are those that can automatically track different objects in the sky, without you having to manually adjust the telescope every so often. They are also known as motorized computerized telescopes, and they use a mounting system known as the GoTo mount. This mount features electric motors for both axes, allowing it to move …
Five Telescopes That Make Short Work of Light PollutionAs a species, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to spark light into darkness, and you can’t really blame us. Illumination is a core principle of creationism in pretty much every religion.In the binary opposition between light and dark, brightness is good, and darkness represents, if not evil, …
If you’re a keen astronomer then you will know how expensive a good quality telescope can get. If you’re new to this game or if you are looking for something that suits your budget, the $500 mark is usually a good place to start. This budget allows you to get a some-what affordable telescope, performs well, …
If you were to ask someone to name the brightest star in the night sky, the majority of people would reply with “the North Star!” It’s understandable that most people believe this to be the case, as it sure does stand out at night.However, the North Star, or ‘Polaris’, is a star of only average …
On July 20th, 1969, an American astronaut named Neil Armstrong took one giant leap for mankind and became the first person to walk on the surface of the moon. The world watched in amazement as NASA’s Apollo 11 rocket thrust into the atmosphere. Over 53 million households made up of over 650 million viewers tuned …
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No matter your budget, there will be a refractor telescope out there that is suited to your needs. They range in price from affordable beginner telescopes to more expensive professional level telescopes.If you are just starting out, you can look for a beginner telescope and then work your way up to a professional one if …
For centuries, humanity has looked to the skies. We have let the stars guide us through uncharted waters, the sun’s rise and set dictate our days, and used the stars to determine our signs and traits. Telescopes have been used to do this, dating back to the sixteenth century, and have varied in size and skill …
