Telescopes

It is amazing what is available to today’s amateur astronomer. For example, I just purchased an Orion SkyQuest XT6, 6-inch Dobsonian reflector, and this scope represents a significant improvement in quality when compared to a similarly priced 8-inch Dobsonian telescope that I purchased in 1987.

Rima Birt and Cassini, yes. Trapezium e, no.

Extra short and light 203mm refractor, for binoviewing without Barlows, (or single eyepiece viewing with extension tube), knock-down design for travel

Can an 80mm achromat "crack" rima Birt, the Cassini division and Trapezium E?

A look at these two fine low-cost ED refractors

Diamond in the rough

Is it a Jack of all trades and Master of none?

The Swiss Army pocket knife of scopes

A “Bigger Mak” for bigger appetites by Lawrence Carlino

An alternative to high tech, complicated instruments

Why can't someone make a beautifully machined and finished travel scope with great optics, a flat photographic field and excellent color correction and then sell it for a price that won't send me to the poorhouse (or the doghouse!)

Utilizing resources available on the Astromart for the acquisition, modifications and an evaluation of the performance of a 10” Hardin dob, a capable scope emerges from the assistance of the sponsors and supporters of our astronomical resource. Let’s “scope” the scope…

Everything the LX200 is, and so much more

A Sleeper that comes alive

Here is a couple modifications you can accomplish to your SCT with a little time and effort. The cost is minimal and the results are astounding. Read on......