Telescope & Astronomy Blog

Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:18:26 -0400

Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society was established in 1976, originally under the name Scarborough & District Astronomical Society. The society

Jersey Astronomy Club

Sun, 26 May 2013 03:40:27 -0400

The Club was formed by a small group of enthusiasts more than 20 years ago. In 2004 a purpose built centre named the Sir Patrick Moore Astronomy Centre

Star Party 1 - Gymnasium IPB Dramaga Bogor, 2 - 3 Maret 2013

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:21:37 -0500

HAAJ akan mengadakan Star Party kembali, dimana pada Star Party ini merupakan Star Party pertama di tahun 2013 ini, yang berarti pula Star Party kali ini

Astronomy Wise

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 09:05:48 -0500

Astronomy Wise hold public meetings every 2nd Friday of the month. We are hold the meetings at Sawdon Village Hall near Scarborough, postcode YO13 9DY.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year calling for entries

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:04:19 -0500

Run by The Royal Observatory Greenwich in association with Sky at Night Magazine, the competition is an international search for images of the cosmos, from photographs of galaxies millions of light years away to dramatic images of the night sky taken closer ...

Spectacular Geminid Fireball!

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:18:24 -0500

Flaring brighter than the full moon, this spectacular Geminid lit up the sky above Cartersville, Ga., at 2:29 a.m. EST on the morning of Dec.14th. This is one of the brightest fireballs observed by the NASA network of meteor cameras in over 4 years of operation. (NASA/MSFC/MEO)

Photo Corner

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 06:59:21 -0500

A selection of interesting photos of the sky

East Midlands Stargazers

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 12:55:09 -0500

The East Midlands Stargazers is a small but growing online community of amateur astronomers from all over the East Midlands. We can be found by going

East Lincolnshire Astronomy Club

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 12:49:17 -0500

ELAC is based in the Eastern part of Lincolnshire, we meet once a month at the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve near Skegness, we have no membership fee's

C/2012 S1 comet heading toward Earth could outshine Moon in 2013

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:29:20 -0500

From digitaljournal.com.Initial reports say the orbit of this comet will make its closest (perihelion) approach to the Sun on 28 November, 2013 at a distance

Solar "Tsunami": Giant Double Sun Eruption Caught on Video

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:52:11 -0500

The following from National Geographic Daily News.More amazing pictures...... NASA's space-based Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) recorded the images

Celestron 90LCM Computerized Refractor Telescope

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:51:29 -0400

As you would expect, the Celestron 90LCM Computerized Refractor Telescope is a premium quality 90 mm refractor telescope on a lightweight computerized mount

Meade Telescopes UK

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:00:24 -0500

Meade Telescopes UK. Meade are recognised for their cutting edge advance in telescopic design

Fujinon Binoculars

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:57:47 -0500

The range of Fujinon binoculars boast high optical performance and reliability

Fujinon Polaris 7x50 FMTRC-SX

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:54:33 -0500

The Fujinon Polaris binoculars have special anti-reflection coatings in order to achieve the exceptional light transmission

Massive Galaxy Cluster Found

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:10:22 -0500

Some amazing news this week...Jan 10, 2012 4:37 PM ET An international team of astronomers has located a massive, hot young galaxy cluster – the largest

TeleVue Eyepiece

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 04:31:44 -0500

Each TeleVue eyepiece is configured to achieve the sharpest full field, with the number of elements and groups minimized

Televue Powermate

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 04:27:07 -0500

There are a number of issues that can be minimized when using a Televue Powermate over a typical Barlow lens

Orion Shorty Barlow Lens

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 09:40:37 -0500

Why not give your telescope a real boost in magnification with the Orion Shorty barlow lens which doubles the power of any eyepiece.

Meade 9x63 Astronomy Binoculars

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 04:24:18 -0500

Binoculars are a great way to view celestial objects and generally cost far less than telescopes. Although not able to produce views seen through a good

SkyWatcher Field Flattener

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:48:23 -0500

The SkyWatcher Field Flattener is a standard 2" push fit suitable for any 2" focuser

Redfield Binoculars

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 04:33:52 -0500

Redfield binoculars offer a BAK4 Prism System and fully multi-coated lenses for bright images and clarity

Rokinon Telescopes

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 05:32:07 -0500

For more than 3 decades Rokinon telescopes, lenses and optics have been synonymous with unequalled integrity and quality

Rokinon 62550 Refractor Telescope

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 05:29:25 -0500

The Rokinon 62550 Refractor Telescope has been developed for star gazing and terrestrial use

Steiner Binoculars

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 03:59:55 -0500

Steiner Binoculars are commonly used for military, marine , hunting, outdoor, birding, leisure activities and astronomy

Site Build It Website Software

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 08:36:08 -0500

Site Build It (SBI) was chosen as my website builder for many reasons

Rokinon 1141EQ1 Reflector Telescope

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:16:46 -0500

Rokinon 1141EQ1 Reflector Telescope

Rokinon 1309EQ2 Diamond Black Reflector Telescope

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:16:12 -0500

The Rokinon 1309EQ2 Diamond Black Reflector Telescope boasts a 130mm fully-coated precision ground objective lens

Rokinon Diamond Black Reflector Telescope

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:15:46 -0500

The Rokinon Diamond Black Reflector Telescope (767AZ1) has top-quality optics that produce sharp and remarkably clear and bright images

TeleVue NP101is

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 04:08:01 -0500

TeleVue designed the TeleVue NP101is telescope to be as optically, mechanically, and functionally perfect as they possibly could

Atik 420

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:58:07 -0500

The Atik 420 is the first camera in its class to offer high performance regulated cooling, low power consumption and narrow body all in one

William Optics

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:25:13 -0500

William Optics has established itself itself as one on the leading companies in short-tube, highly-portable refractor telescopes

Megrez 72 FD Doublet APO

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:22:02 -0500

The Megrez 72 FD Doublet APO operates at F6 and is a true multi-purpose tube assembly.

TeleVue 60is

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:05:00 -0500

The TeleVue 60is is optimized for cameras with up to 27mm (APS size) diagonal image size

Norton's Star Atlas

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:50:32 -0500

The most famous guide to the stars is now the most accessible! Generations of amateur astronomers have called it simply Norton's: the most famous star

Meade StarNavigator 114

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:58:36 -0500

The Meade StarNavigator 114 mm Reflector Telescope is suprisingly simple to operate and fully computer-guided GoTo telescope.

Meade LX800 Astro Imaging Platform

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:56:21 -0500

The Meade LX800 sets a new standard in astrophotograhic and visual performance that will be hard to follow

Meade StarLock Module

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:54:44 -0500

The Meade StarLock module is right at the heart of the LX800. This is ground-breaking technology that makes target acquisition and ultra-precise guiding corrections a piece of cake

Tal 65 Newtonian Telescope

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:11:35 -0500

The TAL 65 Newtonian telescope is an excellent choice to introduce an enthusiastic novice to the intriguing and fascinating world of astronomy

Televue Air Chair

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:48:59 -0500

The Televue air chair will allow you to spend a much longer period of time at your telescope eyepiece

TeleVue Delos Eyepiece

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:09:50 -0500

The TeleVue Delos eyepiece was conceived as a narrower field Ethos. By reducing the field to 72° it made it possible to increase eye-relief

TeleVue Barlows

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:39:27 -0500

TeleVue Barlows

TeleVue Panoptic Long Eye Relief, 68° Field Eyepiece

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:51:18 -0500

The TeleVue Panoptic series of eyepieces has taken the Wide-Field concept to Nagler-like performance levels.

TeleVue Ethos Eyepiece

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:02:27 -0500

The TeleVue Ethos eyepiece shown here is the TeleVue Ethos-SX 3.7mm which was developed and crafted to incorporate its exceptionally wide field of view with contrast

William Optics SPL

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:09:56 -0500

William Optics SPL eyepieces have been created for users who require high-power and sharp and contrast views for planetary observations

TeleVue Dioptrx

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:35:47 -0500

The focuser on your telescope is used to make up for near or far sightedness. TeleVue Dioptrx compensates for your astigmatism

Televue Plossl Eyepiece

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:09:45 -0500

From the time when the first TeleVue Plossl eyepiece was unveiled in 1980, they have gained worldwide praise and patents

TeleVue Nagler Eyepiece

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:04:41 -0500

The TeleVue Nagler Eyepiece Comes In 3 Different Types. To realize the full magnification range over 82° apparent field of view requires..

Celestron C8-NGT Computerized Telescope

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:48:57 -0500

The Celestron C8-NGT Computerized Telescope has optics that have been manufactured to Celestron‘s own extremely high standards

TeleVue Radian Eyepiece

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:05:07 -0500

TeleVue Radian eyepieces have six or seven lens elements, depending on the focal length