Astronomy Blog

Do you know a man named Guillermo Haro? Almost certainly yes, almost certainly no. But why the hell should you care about him once you do not know him at all? The answer is basically: due to the fact he cares about you even though he does not know you in any respect. How? You may [...]

With such a bewildering variety of telescopes accessible, how may be the beginner to select a scope that will be suitable and encourage him or her to pursue their interest in astronomy? Sadly the sheer range of telescopes obtainable makes making a selection tough if you are new to the field and you’ll find plenty of traps for the unwary. [...]