PlaneWave Telescopes

PlaneWave Instruments is a company making telescopes for amateur and professional astronomers. They make CDK (Corrected Dall-Kirkham), IRDK (Infrared Dall-Kirkham), and RC (Ritchey-Chretien) telescopes as well as imaging and observatory class mounts. The company also makes high-end telescopes that are…

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What are the different telescope names?
Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii

What are the different telescope names?

There are many telescopes, both ground-based and space-based, with a wide range of telescope names. Here are a few of the most well-known telescopes: What are the main telescope names on ground and in space? What is a ground-based telescope?What…

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The Best Spotting Scopes in 2023
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The Best Spotting Scopes in 2023

Spotting scopes are telescopes designed for terrestrial observation and typically used for bird watching, wildlife observation, and surveillance. They are equipped with high-powered magnification, often ranging from 20x to 60x or more, and have a narrow field of view, making…

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Can Telescope See Through Clouds?

Telescopes are powerful instruments that allow us to observe wonderful objects in the sky, but can telescope see through clouds? The answer is both yes and no, depending on the type of telescope and the specific conditions of the clouds.…

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How far telescopes can see?
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How far telescopes can see?

Telescopes are powerful tools that allow us to observe distant objects in the universe. The distance that a telescope can see is determined by several factors, including the size of the telescope, the quality of its optics, and the location…

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History of Telescopes

A telescope is an optical instrument that makes distant objects appear magnified by using an arrangement of lenses or curved mirrors and a system of supports to keep them in place. The first known practical telescope was invented in the…

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How to Choose a Telescope f/number?

The f/number, or scope focal ratio, is one of the most important characteristics and specifications of a telescope. It is basically the ratio between the primary mirror diameter and the focal length of the telescope. It's a ratio, so it…

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