Best Telescope for Amateurs and Hobby Astronomers

best telescope for amateurs

For the beginning hobby astronomer, the question of what is the best telescope for amateurs is quite difficult to answer. But it is tremendously important to choose the right kind of telescope and to know what to expect from a telescope. High expectations in what to see and falling for glossy advertising of cheap telescopes … Read more

Different Kinds of Telescopes for Amateur Astronomers

different kinds of telescopes

Since the invention of the first optical instruments in the early 17 century, inventors have developed many different types of telescopes. It was always about improving the optical performance. But regardless of whether it was telescopes or binoculars which they were trying to improve, they all work according to the same optical principles of refraction … Read more

Glossary Binoculars Terminology

binoculars terms

Binoculars Glossary There are a lot of special terms and lingo when it comes to binoculars and telescopes. Understanding the technical terms helps to understand how binoculars work and to assess the quality of optical instruments. Common binoculars terminology Aberration These are errors that occur in optical systems due to the natural laws of how … Read more