Technology has truly brought advancements to many products and tools that we use today, and one of these items is the telescope. The computerized telescope is, as its name already suggests, a telescope that has a built-in computer, which has plenty of features that can help stargazers in viewing objects in space. … Read more
For children, teenagers, and adults who are fascinated by astronomy, visiting an observatory with a large telescope will certainly fuel their interests in the field. Not only will they be able to learn more about planets and stars in space, but they would also be able to use a telescope that is … Read more
The Dobsonian telescope is one of the largest types of telescopes that can be used at home. It is named after John Dobson, an astronomer who designed its special mount in 1965 by reinventing the mechanisms of a cannon mount so that it can be used for a telescope. In addition, Dobson … Read more
The telescope is relatively simple to use, and you just have to make minimal adjustments in order to find the correct magnification settings. However, there are certain aspects in several parts of the telescope that is too complex for beginners and even some veterans to understand, and one of these parts is … Read more
It is a pretty common belief among us that our ancestors were dumb, which is sad because the truth is quite the opposite. Humanity did not always reside in caves and get scared by natural fires. We only got where we are today because of our ancestors’ scientific progress. Indeed, humanity has … Read more
Let’s unveil the mysterious phenomenon of nature that has confused the scientists and astronomers of its true existence. We are talking about Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs), which are intense bursts of radio emission that are as short as milliseconds and show the characteristic dispersion sweep of radio pulsars. We also recommend you … Read more
When planning an event or even going about our daily routine, we usually check the weather forecast before leaving the house. This is done to ensure that we are prepared before heading outside, whether it’s for school, college, work, or errands. Checking the weather helps us to know when to bring an … Read more
Some people who live in the city might find it difficult to stargaze from their neighborhoods. That even though there are lots of telescopes for sale today, people are still not into astronomy because they are unable to see the stars due to light pollution. But did you know that even though … Read more
An eclipse is the masking of a celestial body by another along an observer’s line of sight. From our perspective on Earth, there are two types of eclipses that occur. One is the lunar eclipse which is the blocking of the moon by the Earth’s shadow, and the other one is the … Read more
One of the biggest astrological events of 2017 will take place over the United States on August 21st. This day is one of the most anticipated star gazing events in recent years, and one that’s expected to bring out millions of onlookers from afar all the way to the US for a … Read more