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ZWO has introduced some really incredible astronomy cameras over the years, and some of them have been discontinued due to advancements in technology. In every case they’ve been replaced with a newer model that outperforms the discontinued camera.

Unfortunately 2024 was the end of the Meade Telescopes story. This is a brand that we loved. Their characteristic blue optical tubes never failed to delivery extraordinary views. They were good products, and we’re sad to see them go. Fortunately there ...

Unfortunately 2024 was the end of the Orion Telescopes story. This is a brand that we really enjoyed using and selling. They were good products, and we’re sad to see them go. Fortunately there are some great alternatives, but first, here’s a bit of his...

Solar observation and solar photography are a lot of fun with the right equipment, and this is a great time to start.   Every 11 years the Sun’s magnetic field completely flips. That means that the north and south poles switch places. Then the cycle starts aga...

So you got a new telescope; now what? It usually starts out with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. You get a new telescope, get it assembled and maybe test it out through a window looking at a tree or a car across the street. The clarity and magnification are imp...

GoTo telescopes are terrific for their ease of finding objects, then automatically tracking them. They work well, but only if they are set up properly. Here are tips for avoiding the common errors.

Once you have your new telescope, here are tips we’ve found useful to ensure a happy experience on your first night out, and on what we hope will be many enjoyable nights under the stars after that.

The Celestron Nexstar is the most popular and commercially successful telescope ever, and with good reason.  They are perfect for curious amateurs that want something they can grow with as...

Buying the right  telescope as a beginner can be a real challenge.  In these articles we explain the key considerations when buying a beginner telescope.  We'll cover the vocabulary you're going to encounter, and the trade offs that beginners need to consider as they get a sta...

Once you have become familiar with the sky and have been enticed by the views through other peoples’ telescopes, you will want your own. So what to buy?