These are general blog posts
Telescope magnification — or zoom, as beginners sometimes call it — is not as important as you might think. While it’s true that magnification is one of the defining characteristics of a telescope, in astronomy magnification is secondary to another … Read More
Understanding the solar system’s architecture is like examining a cosmic lineup, with each planet playing a unique role in the collective ensemble. As the central star, the Sun is the grand orchestrator, exerting its gravitational pull to govern the movements … Read More
There are many things which surprise and confound newcomers to astronomy: the challenge of setting up and aiming a telescope; the tendency of objects to rapidly drift through the field of view; how much the telescope will shake at the … Read More
For over a century, engineers have been building observatories for professional telescopes at increasingly higher elevations, from the famous Mount Wilson Observatory in California (1700m) to the TAO in Chile (5640m). But why are telescopes put on mountains? There are … Read More
In case you haven’t noticed, space is big. And I mean big. 93 billion light years in diameter, according to NASA, or around 1 trillion trillion kilometers if you prefer. Of course, we are just talking about the size of … Read More
If you’ve ever wondered about the chances of accidentally stumbling on a black hole during a leisurely outing without your telescope, I’ve got bad news for you: black holes cannot be seen with a telescope. Or anything else for that … Read More
Astrophotography involves capturing images of astronomical objects such as stars, galaxies, and planets. It is a deeply rewarding hobby that allows individuals to explore the vastness of the universe and capture its beauty through a camera lens or telescope. However, … Read More
Whether you’re taking a picture of the Moon on your smartphone, or taking a picture of a distant galaxy using a telescope, there are many different ways to capture the vast beauty of our universe, but can you make money … Read More
I think we’ve all probably had one of those nights under the stars where everything has gone wrong and had the feeling of being completely unprepared for a clear night and getting ourselves in a mess. Well with the help … Read More
The aim of Telescope Live is to make astrophotography accessible to all. It does this by having tier based subscriptions available as bronze, silver, gold, platinum and diamond. With the bronze membership costing only £4 per month, it’s certainly an attractive option to many astrophotographers who aren’t fortunate enough to live in areas with over 250 clear nights each year – in fact, as I write this, I haven’t had a clear sky for over a month!