telescopeobserver The Orion StarBlast is one of Orion’s line of reflector telescopes. Offering one of the largest apertures of the series, it boasts correspondingly strong optics that make it an appealing choice for both beginning and seasoned astronomers. Perhaps almost as important, the StarBlast possesses a compact tabletop design that allows it to be easily transported … Read more
Orion’s pleasing AstroView telescope is a 90mm equatorial refractor telescope. As such, it uses the refractor technology to produce clear images of the nighttime sky. Possessing strong reviews from other owners, and boasting strong optical specs and a sturdy design, it is an appealing choice for experienced and amateur astronomers alike. These features in combination … Read more
The Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70AZ refractor telescope is an excellent choice for amateur astronomers who wish to use one scope to view both the sky and the earth. The AstroMaster sports erect image optics to give you this versatility, a pre-assembled tripod and permanently attached StarPointer for ease of use, and an affordable price tag. … Read more
The SpaceProbe from Orion is a solid and relatively inexpensive telescope ideal for beginners to the hobby. It provides you with Orion’s clear and precise guidance for amateurs along with strong optical abilities to give you clear and engaging views of the nighttime sky. Praised by reviewers for the quality of its images, the SpaceProbe … Read more
There are many telescopes on the market today. Even limiting your budget to less than $1,000 can leave you with an overwhelming array from which to choose. However, there are a few characteristics that define the best of these scopes. For instance, large apertures, top notch refractor technology, strong optics, portability, and ease of assembly … Read more
Modern scopes have been a long time in the making. Astronomy is one of the oldest natural sciences, its origins dating back before prehistoric times. It is the study and observation of objects in the sky, such as planets, stars, comets, asteroids and nebulae. In the past, there was not a distinction between astronomy and … Read more
Many activities rely upon being able to see and focus on objects from a distance. For instance, hunting, target practice, and bird watching all require you to be able to locate far away objects. For these times, you need a high quality spotting scope. The best spotting scopes come in a variety of price ranges, … Read more
Binoculars present a useful tool for observing nature, birds, animals, shows, and sports from a distance. The best binoculars provide magnification of distant objects and allows them to be focused and clear through the binocular lenses in order to provide a pleasing viewing experience. While binoculars come with many different features, there are a few … Read more
The Orion SpaceProbe 3 is a simple, equatorial mount telescope designed to open up the nighttime sky to beginner stargazers. Falling into the category of telescopes within the $100-$200 price range, the telescope is hard to beat when it comes to affordability. Its equatorial mount makes it easy even for novices to track objects in the … Read more
The Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ combines affordability and simplicity, power and performance, into a single telescope. Easy to set up and use, as well as being and inexpensive telescope, it makes a good choice for beginning star gazers. At the same time, its optical capabilities enable even experienced star gazers to enjoy discovering their favorite celestial objects … Read more