Peter Thompson

Peter is an Astronomy enthusiast for over 12 years. Self-taught, he is constantly studying and researching this beautiful science. He shares his journey on Astronomy for Beginners.

Best Telescopes Under $500

Best Telescopes Under $500

Best Telescopes Under $500 ULTIMATE BUYING GUIDE FOR 2020 Introduction Telescopes come in different sizes, shapes and construction technologies, but they also come at very different price points. A mid-tier telescope retails at 300-500 USD and can be considered both a beginner’s telescope, as well as an expansion of an existing collection for experienced space observers. …

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Best Telescopes for Astrphotography

Best Telescopes for Astrophotography

Best Telescopes for Astrophotography ULTIMATE BUYING GUIDE FOR 2020 Introduction Astrophotography seems to be self-explanatory. Astro (relating to space) plus photography equals taking pictures of things that have to do with space. Pretty simple right? However, astrophotography is much more than just taking a camera and pointing it up to the sky.  In this guide, we will explain what astrophotography is …

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Best Telescopes Under 300

Best Telescope Under $300

Best Telescopes Under $300 ULTIMATE BUYING GUIDE FOR 2020 Introduction If you’ve been inspired by Astronomers like Carl Sagan and want to explore the endless distances of space, then you’ve probably thought about getting a telescope. Nowadays, you can get amazing tools for exploring the night sky for a very modest price, and the best thing is …

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Celestron NexStar 130SLT Review

Celestron NexStar 130SLT Review

Celestron NexStar 130SLT Review Telescopes Celestron NexStar 130SLT Review Introduction If you are searching for an affordable Newtonian telescope, you have probably stumbled upon the NexStar 130 SLT.  Does this affordable model deliver its promises, or is it just a way for the reputable Celestron to enter the low-end market?  Let us find that out …

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Best Telescope for Beginners

Best Telescope for Beginners

Best Telescopes for Beginners THE ULTIMATE BUYING GUIDE FOR 2020 Introduction If you ask around trying to find the best telescopes for beginners, you might get hundreds of different suggestions for expensive telescopes without any explanation as to what they are used for or why they are good. If this scenario sounds familiar, you’ve come …

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How Much Does a good Telescope Cost?

How Much Does a Good Telescope Cost?

How Much Does a Good Telescope Cost A Practical Buying guide Introduction A question that pops out very frequently in the Astronomy community. For us stargazing lovers getting a good telescope is fundamental. And with such an array of brands and models in today’s market deciding which will be our next telescope is quite overwhelming. …

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Best Camera For Astrophotography

Best Camera for Astrophotography (DSLR & Mirrorless)

Best Camera For Astrophotography A PRACTICAL BUYING GUIDE IN 2020 Introduction Getting into Astrophotography is a super fun and rewarding hobby. You get to combine the discovery and research of the wonders of the universe with a creative process such as photography. But understanding the gear you’ll need to produce stunning images of the night …

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