A: “L” stands for luminance, and it is a clear filter, which, at first glance, may sound confusing. Do CCD manufacturers insist on putting a clear filter in among the red, green, and blue so that they ...

Filters can make or break your astrophotography, but how do they really work with your scope? Dive into the science and nuances behind different filters and how to use them for the best results. #Astr ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — While a lot of us will view the total solar eclipse using just our own eyes and a pair of special glasses, telescope users will get an even better view. But, the telescope itself isn ...

The French company Vaonis is one of the leading manufacturers of smart telescopes, and the Vespera Pro is their premium model ...

You can now get one of the best telescopes on the market and get a free solar filter, just in time for the next solar eclipse on April 8. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, the technical journal of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP), ...

Last of six meter-scale optical components delivered to SLAC, with CCD camera’s shipment to Chile expected next summer. The last of the enormous optical components for what will become the world’s ...

Obtained by UB as part of a project to observe last year's total solar eclipse, the telescope will be used for education and ...

A new telescope will seek out planets that resemble Earth from a height of around 125,000 feet, using special optical technology that will filter out light from the stars they orbit to provide a ...

Multiple stellar populations (MPs) in most star clusters older than 2 Gyr, as seen by lots of spectroscopic and photometric studies, have led to a significant challenge to the traditional view of star ...