Beginner Set Up – Telescope Boss

Which 8 Inch Dobsonian Should I Buy?

The best beginner telescope on the market is the AD8 from High Point Scientific. Dobsonian telescopes are often recommended for beginners as they are easy to use, high quality and give great views. This telescope can be used for years and years to come. Many “beginner” telescopes are not worth the investment even at a…

Conjunction of the Moon and Planets Landscape Photograph

Astronomy Without A Telescope: Enjoy Stargazing

It’s often said that astronomy is an expensive hobby. High-quality telescopes can cost thousands of dollars, and then there are eyepieces, filters, and countless other accessories to spend your money on. If you plan on taking pictures, the list gets even longer. But you don’t always need to spend a lot of money to enjoy…

Cheap Telescope Options: Buy Used, Borrow, Buy Small

Do I Need an Expensive Telescope To Enjoy Astronomy? (with 3 Alternatives)

When you get started in Astronomy there can be some sticker shock. High quality telescopes are very expensive. A high quality telescope can make astronomy much more astronomy, and there are some ways to get a high quality scope on a low budget by buying used, buying small or having extremely good conditions. Do not…

Exactly What To Buy To Get Started In Astronomy (with Links)

This is the gear that will set you up for a lifetime of enjoyable stargazing. The gear I recommend here can serve you for a lifetime, and holds its value well if you decide to upgrade later. The set up is simple, a Dobsonian telescope, an observing chair, basic eyepieces and Turn Left at Orion. …

When Do I Need To Collimate My Telescope: 9 Times to Collimate

Collimation can be frustrating for beginners, but it is quick and easy once you get the hang of it. Correct collimation will give you the best performance from your telescope and the best images from your equipment. Collimation is the process of adjusting your mirrors or lenses to align them perfectly with one another. 1….

Best Telescope for a 9-10 Year Old and How To Start Using It

A good telescope can last your child for their whole life, the telescopes we are recommending are high quality and capable of seeing some amazing sites in the sky. Buying a telescope can be intimidating for parents who are not into astronomy, so I made this list free from confusing descriptions and astronomy jargon. When…

Barlow VS Powermate: Which Do I Need?

Powermate and Barlow lenses are added to an eyepiece to change the way it performs. Barlow lenses are inexpensive and allow your eyepieces to work at two different magnifications by extending the focal length of the eyepiece. The Powermate is designed to work the same way without distortions. They both provide magnification but they do…

How to Get Into Astronomy As a Hobby: A Beginner’s Guide

Humans have been observing the sky since the dawn of time. It is natural that the desire to learn more about space has continued to grow. Hobby astronomers spend time learning about space, looking into space and capturing photographs of distant objects. Amatuer astronomers may spend time stargazing with no equipment or have a dedicated…

Can You Use a Telescope Through a Window?

Observing indoors through a window seems like a logical solution for observing out of the elements. There are a few things to consider when setting up to observe through a window. You can observe with a telescope through a window as long as your windows are very clean and the screen is removed. The room…

Why Is My Finderscope Blurry?

Finderscopes can be blurry for a few reasons and it is usually a simple fix. Finderscopes can be blurry as a result of dew acclimation or being out of focus. If these things are not causing the blurry image you may be seeing trapped dirt and moisture or coma. In rare cases you may find…