This image of the 23% Waxing Crescent Moon is the first taken and posted with my new telescope, a Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25″ Schmidt-Cassegrain. Optics worked perfectly, and auto-tracking was flawless.
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Replacing Dust Covers on My Dobsonian Telescope
After seven years, the dust covers on my Dobsonian telescope needed replacing. In this article, I explain what I did to procure new covers, and show the results.
Read moreTake Incredible Moon Photos with a Telescope and Smartphone
Want to learn how to take stunning photographs of the Moon? This article is for you! Here is my step-by-step guide to image the Moon like I do.
Read moreGrinding a Telescope Mirror: The Non-DIY Project
I asked myself, “could I grind my own primary mirror?” My weak answer was…maybe.
Read moreHow to (and not to) Get Kids Interested in Astronomy
I feel these are sound recommendations based on research, experimenting, and common sense, for finding children’s telescopes.
Read moreWhen I Decided to Build a Telescope
I chronicle my thought process on how I chose to build a Dobsonian telescope.
Read moreExpectations through the Telescope
My early thoughts on astrophotography and its relationship to astronomy.
Read moreAfocal Photography and Deep Sky Objects
First deep sky views with a new telescope!
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