Buying and using telescopes
What telescope should I give a child?
What’s the best telescope for an adult beginner?
‘Through which end do I look?’ – the absolute basics of using a telescope
Atmospheric Dispersion Part 1 – Problem and Solution Article by Martin Lewis, originally published in the BAA Journal Vol 131, No. 5, Oct 2021, E&T section, p276
Atmospheric Dispersion Part 2 – Orientation and Adjustment Article by Martin Lewis, originally published in the BAA Journal Vol 131, No. 6, Dec 2021, E&T section, p348
Newtonians are cool – How to avoid image distortions caused by heat in a Newtonian telescope
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