100 Year old refractor still in perfect condition The Ladd Observatory is part of the physics department at Brown University in Providence, RI. The observatory opened in 1891 and it houses a variety of instruments including a gorgeous 12″ refractor telescope made by John A. Brashear. They have one night a week (tuesday) open to […]
Month: November 2022
The picture below shows a picture I took of the constellation Sagittarius. The bright object is Jupiter. This was done with a 30 second exposure and 800 speed 35 mm film. At The Bottom of this page I have a video Tutorial of this if you prefer to watch a video. Some basic tips for […]
The smallest in its family, the Zhumell Portable 50mm AZ Refractor is the ideal grab-and-go telescope for taking with you everywhere you go, especially for camping vacations, treks, and backyard gatherings. Its small body easily fits within the provided nylon duffle bag, and you can be prepared to observe in just a few seconds. You […]
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It orbits the sun every 88 days which means we get several short viewing windows a year. Most of the time it is too close to the sun to observe it. Though it is difficult, you can get an opportunity to view it if you know exactly […]
Zhumell’s 60mm Refractor Telescope can gather enough light to see Jupiter, Saturn, the Orion Nebula, lunar craters, and more. Additionally, you’ll always be prepared to observe passing comets and other astronomical occurrences like the “Blood Moon” with the Zhumell 60mm AZ Refractor Telescope. It is always easy to get started with the Zhumell 60mm AZ. […]
A telescope, no matter how small it is, can reveal a whole new world to you. The moon is always observable whether you are in a town or a village with even the smallest telescope and it always looks spectacular. You will also be able to see other planets of the solar system, the arm […]
This article covers a brief description of telescopes of 2-16 inches available on the market. Whether you want to buy a telescope for your kids or for astrophotography or just to view planets and galaxies, this article may guide you to the best option you are looking for. You will also be able to compare […]
A 16-inch telescope is one of the largest telescopes for amateurs and hobbyist sky gazers. The large aperture can gather a large amount of light, making the views of planets and other night sky objects sharp. Serious astronomers also prefer this scope for the amazing views and optical performance. The magnification allows them to research […]
A 15-inch aperture offers a light-gathering power 4 times that of an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Amateurs will get amazing detailed views of the deep night sky objects with it. Obscure galaxies will appear with real color and details. However, there are not many options for a 15-inch telescope available on the market. Obsession Ultra Compact […]
14-inch telescopes offer clarity, contrast, and a flat field of view. They are great for astrophotography as they provide great views of planets and galaxies with details. On average, they have more than 2500x light gathering power, 2463-3916 mm focal lengths, and f/6.7-f/11 focal ratios. They offer exceptional resolutions for their size and can resolve […]