by admin | Sep 8, 2021 | Blog
Many telescopes, especially small telescopes, come supplied with an Equatorial Mount often described as a German Equatorial Mount. For beginners this type of mount may seem complicated. However, if approached in the right way the setup is fairly straightforward and... by admin | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog
As with all optical instruments, Telescopes, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Microscopes etc. they all have Eyepieces. It is the telescope eyepiece that does the magnifying. There are many types of telescope eyepiece available some of which are listed below, most...
by admin | Aug 27, 2021 | Blog
If someone wants to know ‘how to use a telescope’, the answer could simply be “point it at the object you want to look at and away you go!” This, of course, would be unfair as there is so much more to using a telescope if you want to take advantage of its...
by admin | Aug 13, 2021 | Blog
Welcome to this guide on Mapping the Night Sky, brought to you by UK Telescopes. In this guide, we will help you take your first steps to identify some of the most intriguing and fascinating phenomena in our solar system. Let’s get started with something...
by admin | Aug 3, 2021 | Blog
The first time you use your telescope for astronomical viewing, it will hopefully be a clear, moonlit night. It’s important to make sure visibility is very high to ensure you get off to the best possible start on your astronomical journey. Getting out to a rural...
by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog
If you are relatively new to the world of scopes, you may be wondering if you need a telescope or spotting scope. We often get asked the question ‘What is the difference between a Telescope and a Spotting Scope?’? People also want to know if there is a...
