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Astrophotography on a Budget — Getting the Most from My Newtonian

Watch how I optimize my budget Newtonian telescope, the SW Quattro 150P, for astrophotography. From precise collimation to other essential tweaks, I share practical tips to get the best images without ...
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Turn Your Cheap Newtonian Telescope Into an Imaging Beast — Top Secrets!

Got a budget Newtonian telescope? Learn the top secrets and upgrades that can transform your cheap Newt into a powerhouse for astrophotography. From collimation tips to camera choices, we cover ...
Astronomy

Orion StarBlast 4.5-inch f/4 Newtonian reflector telescope for kids

This review, “Orion’s StarBlast,” appeared in the January 2004 issue of Astronomy magazine. “You kids today have it too good.” Did you ever hear that when you were growing up? I sure did. I try not to ...
Astronomy

Orion’s 8-inch f/4 high-speed imaging telescope

Astrophotography has undergone a significant transformation due to advancements in affordable digital imaging technology (CCDs and DSLRs). A disparity exists between modern digital imaging devices and ...
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Near-perfect Collimation of Wide-Field Cassegrain Telescopes

ABSTRACT.I describe a simple new method for collimating a Cassegrain telescope that gives near-perfect correction over a wide field of view. This method was used to collimate the 6.5 m MMT in 2002 ...