Kson MD Dual Motorised Mount / KT7 Tripod Review / Setup Guide
The Kson MD+KT7 - A Skywatcher EQ3 + Motor Drive Alternative? Needless to say, mounts are essential to the enjoyment of the scope - and a sidereal tracking scope makes…
Kson Tracker Mount and 400x80mm Refractor Review / Setup Guide
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kson Tracker Mount & Kson f/5 400mm x 80mm Refractor Review 10/5/21 - We were excited to get the new Kson 400x80mm refractors back in stock. In this review,…
Which Telescopes and Mounts are best?
Generally, there are three types of Astronomers. Visual - Observers - These types of users are interested in visually observing stars, nebulas, planets, and other objects with their eyes. Astrophotographers…
Okay, okay – why are we so excited about getting Ohi’s Fujiyama and Masuyama’s?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In an eyepiece world that seems dominated by wide-view Televue and Baader, it is easy to miss Ohi Japan's Fuyiyama and Masuyama eyepieces. Fuyiyama In the distant past, some ten years…
Which eyepieces should I get for my telescope? These Three – and a Barlow.
STRATEGY 1 Your No Fuss Orthoscopic Eyepiece Set... Baader Classic Ortho If you want a no-fuss eyepiece set, and don't mind a narrower field of view, the Baader Classic Ortho…
Guide to Binocular Astronomy
Astro Dog recently added our first pair of Binoculars to the store, with good reason, and so it's a good time to talk about the humble Binocular. It seems obvious, doesn't it? …
Telescope Showdown 2/2
In our previous blog, we explored advantages and disadvantages common to various types of Telescopes. This second part we will explore refractors (both Achromatic and ED/APO) and reflector advantages and disadvantages…
Telescope Showdown 1/2
What we are afraid of, is that we spend all that time and money buying a telescope, and then we discover it's not "right" for us, and our enjoyment goes…
The worst mistakes you can make when buying a beginner telescope 2/2
Welcome to my third blog in the "Enjoying Visual Astronomy" series. This is the second article, and we will explore in more depth how to get a good telescope for…
Visual Astronomy and Dark Adaptation – And Why Red Headlamps Help.
Congratulations on your new headlamp! The information here will help you understand what is actually going on when you use it. Principles here apply both for the original, and the…