An investigation into early telescopes makes for interesting reading. In 1722, John Hadley, an English mathematician, completed a form of reflector for the telescope in the style of Newton in which the mirror evidently was suitably figured. This instrument attracted considerable attention, and presently other makers were turning out Newtonian reflectors, following Hadley’s technique, which [...]

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Choosing A Refracting Telescope
Although Galileo has historically been ascribed with the invention of the refracting telescope in the the early part of the 17th century, mention should be given to three oculists whose work helped him develop the theory of refraction for his telescope. Refracting telescopes are quite [...]

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Telescopes For Beginners
If you are a novice astronomer or a veteran stargazer, when it comes to looking at new and used telescopes for sale, it’s easy to get a little bamboozled by all the options available.There are many things to consider in choosing which telescope is appropriate for your needs.When you research telescopes for sale, [...]

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In the case of a binocular telescope, two is definitely better than one. That is not to say that the telescope has not be instrumental in advancing the field of astronomy, but binocular telescopes have added exponentially to this. Consider that the telescope can be traced back to the 1600s and it is obvious to [...]

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At one point in time, the stars and the moon held mysteries that mankind could only guess at. Knowledge only came with observation and study, yet this was nearly impossible when the objective was far away. By providing magnified views of distant objects, telescopes allowed mankind to learn about the night skies and the planets [...]

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If you have spent your time observing the sky, gazing at the stars, wishing for a closer view of them, then you should probably invest in a telescope.  Gazing at the stars or “Astronomy” can be developed into a hobby provided you have the penchant for it and the right equipment.
The name “telescope” is actually [...]

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