Beginners

Every digital SLR camera in the world has a built-in feature that will enable you to focus perfectly and get pinpoint star images.(Author, Michael A. Covington, is the author of Astrophotography for the Amateur and other books.)

Some of the carrying cases for my equipment used to have an annoying habit - they'd open up all the way... (Michael A. Covington is the author of Astrophotography for the Amateur and other books.)

Your local weather forecast won't necessarily tell you whether the sky is good for observing... (Michael A. Covington is the author of Astrophotography for the Amateur and other books.

Have you ever wondered how we know the distances to astronomical objects? Here is a brief introduction to the fascinating field of astronomy.

Which one, how to pick, does it matter

Make your CI-700 tripod adjustable for under $25.00

The opinion of a long-time astronomer…

Even an 80mm telescope can enjoy these

Do you like laying on the ground to look through your scope?

A little History and a discussion of Deep Space Phenomena and Scientific Classification By Norm Sperling. Excerpted with permission from his book “What Your Astronomy Textbook Won’t Tell You” copyright (c) 2002

How to avoid new-telescope frustrations and disappointment

Intersted in using your DSLR for astrophotography? Here are some useful hints to start you off.

To calculate an eyepiece's true field of view you need to know the diameter of its field stop, but most manufacturer's don't furnish that specification. Here's how to use the drift test method instead.

Ever end up being more confused about a scope decision after you read all the articles than you were before you read them?

Steve Coe is the Vice President of the Saguaro Astronomy Club in Phoenix, Arizona. He has written a book, Deep Sky Observing-The Astronomical Tourist....