Archive for February, 2007
How to Select a Kids Telescope
Thursday, February 15th, 2007If your child is showing interest in astronomy, or just enjoys gazing at the stars and moon, a kids telescope may be a great idea. A beginner telescope can get your youngster involved in a new hobby without needing to make a large investment. You can’t say this about too many sports or […]
Choosing a Refracting Telescope, Reflecting Telescope or Catadiotric Telescope
Thursday, February 8th, 2007From back in the days of the Renaissance, the telescope was invented and built by spectacle makers. It wasn’t until some time later that the famous Galileo made some remarkable improvements that were the basis for today’s modern telescopes. The various telescope types are broken down into three categories: a refracting telescope, a reflecting telescope […]
Accessory Telescope Enhancements for Better Stargazing
Monday, February 5th, 2007After you start enjoying all the benefits and fun of owning your new telescope, you may want to enhance the experience by adding an accessory to the telescope. An accessory telescope enhancement can be in the form of an eyepiece and filter kit, a new tripod or mount, lenses, and a host of other […]
