Astronomy Telescopes – Which Type Is Right For You?
I remember learning a long time ago, that there were just two types of astronomy telescope, refractors and reflectors. In recent years however, various hybrid types have become available, which attempt...
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Skywatcher 80ED Refractor Telescope – First Impressions
My new telescope was delivered two days ago, so here are the first impressions. It’s a Skywatcher 80ED refractor from the Evostar Pro series. This means it has an 80mm diameter, high quality objective...
View ArticleMore News On The Alan Young Telescope Declination Axis Problem
I have been consulting with experts over the last two weeks, about how to fix our big telescope and make it usable. It has a problem with the slow-motion drive on the declination axis. The screw...
View ArticleDIY Telescope – Should You Make Your Own?
So you want a telescope? Or perhaps you just want a better telescope than the one you already have. Should you make your own telescope? Making you own telescope is often abbreviated as ATM (amateur...
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