If you own a Canon camera, you might be wondering how to adjust the aperture. This is not a step that is always easy to know how to do. Because of this, we have put this guide together so you know exactly how to do the job. This guide will [...]

Is the primary purpose of an astronomical telescope to magnify objects in space?  No, it isn’t. Please read on to discover the actual primary purpose of a telescope. Now, if you thought differently, don’t worry. It is a widespread misconception. And I suppose it’s easily done since telescopes make things look [...]

If you have not heard of them before, Gskyer telescopes are a popular brand. For astronomy, they are a good choice for beginners. If you own one, you might want to know how to use it. This is especially so if you have never used a telescope. Because of the [...]

Yes! You can see Mars with a telescope. Viewing the planet is something you should try if you own a telescope or have access to one. Furthermore, it is possible to see Mars with the naked eye. Read on if you wish to discover some awsome information about Mars and [...]

If you have a reflector telescope, you are likely aware that you need to clean the mirrors.  In this article, we explore how to clean a telescope mirror. If you have a refractor and are looking for instructions to clean a lens, see How to Clean Telescope Lenses. With use [...]

Telescopes are amazing things. Without them, we’d have trouble observing the night sky. You may be wondering if you can use a telescope during the day. Today telescopes are widely available. You won’t find a better way to spend an evening than gazing up at the stars twinkling away in [...]

There’s a lot of talk these days about colonizing Mars and transforming it into a habitable environment. That, of course, would be insanely cool, but why Mars? How many light years away is Mars? Wouldn’t it be just as cool to swing by one of the other two terrestrial planets [...]

It will come as no surprise that the solar system, shockingly, is very big! Spanning as much as one light-year you’ll find a collection of all sorts of space oddities, from comets and asteroid belts. That’s not to mention the numerous planets and dwarf planets. However, what’s the closest planet [...]

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