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Stephen Strum

Mar 30
1 min

A Look at the APEXEL 12x50 Monocular

In the video below, I take a look at the APEXEL 12X50 Monocular. If you are in the market for a moderately priced monocular, this is one...

Easier SCT Focusing with the Celestron Motorized Focuser

Stephen Strum

Nov 14, 2022
1 min

Easier SCT Focusing with the Celestron Motorized Focuser

In the video below I take a look at the Celestron Motorized Focuser. This focuser makes it much easier to focus my Celestron 8" SCT on a...

Find Objects in the Night Sky with a Planisphere

Stephen Strum

Aug 11, 2022
1 min

Find Objects in the Night Sky with a Planisphere

While a number of great planetarium applications are available for your phone, tablet, or computer, and are a better option for finding...

Stephen Strum

Nov 25, 2021
7 min

Great Science and Science Fiction Books

Ideas for your holiday shopping list Here is an overview of my favorite science and science fiction books I've recently read. Some of...

Stephen Strum

Jun 17, 2021
20 min

The Unistellar eVscope

In this post, we are going to take a look at the Unistellar eVscope. A 450mm focal length, 114mm aperture digital telescope that is fun...

Stephen Strum

Jun 1, 2021
1 min

A Look at the Tele Vue 60 Apo Refractor

Here is a video review of the Tele Vue 60, a 60mm aperture, 360mm focal length apochromatic refractor. The Tele Vue 60 can serve as a...

Celestron NexStar Evolution 8" EdgeHD with StarSense

Stephen Strum

Oct 1, 2020
4 min

Celestron NexStar Evolution 8" EdgeHD with StarSense

I purchased the telescope from Highpoint Scientific during spring 2020 when this package was on sale for $300 off. The telescope arrived...

Celestron C90: Is it something for nothing?

Stephen Strum

Aug 2, 2020
8 min

Celestron C90: Is it something for nothing?

The Celestron C90 gives you nice optics for the price in a small and very portable package, but additional accessories are needed in...

Stephen Strum

Jun 2, 2020
2 min

The Baader Flip Mirror II Diagonal

I recently purchased the new Baader Flip Mirror II diagonal. So far, I love using this diagonal. It makes my planetary photography much...

Add a Panhandle to Your Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount

Stephen Strum

Apr 27, 2020
2 min

Add a Panhandle to Your Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount

I've used an Explore Scientific Twilight I mount as my grab and go telescope mount for a couple of years now and love using the mount....

Quick Review of the Stellarvue 50mm Little Rascal

Stephen Strum

Feb 18, 2019
3 min

Quick Review of the Stellarvue 50mm Little Rascal

I picked up the Little Rascal right before the solar eclipse in 2017. While I already had a bunch of gear ready to go for the trip to...

Quick Review of the Celestron 8" EdgeHD SCT Telescope

Stephen Strum

Feb 18, 2019
3 min

Quick Review of the Celestron 8" EdgeHD SCT Telescope

Several years ago, after having purchased the Celestron C5, I enjoyed the ergonomics of the SCT design so much I opted to purchase an 8"...

Stephen Strum

Jan 31, 2019
3 min

Review of the Celestron C5

The Celestron C5 is one of my all-time favorite telescopes. The C5 is a great grab-and-go telescope, an excellent travel telescope, and...

Stephen Strum

Jan 26, 2019
3 min

TELEVUE RANGER 70MM F/6.8 REFRACTOR

I picked up a used 70 mm Televue Ranger refractor telescope (no longer made) in early 2018 to use as a lightweight travel and grab and go...

What Telescope to Buy for Children and Families?

Stephen Strum

Oct 28, 2018
8 min

What Telescope to Buy for Children and Families?

#astronomy #telescopes #kids When I was a child I once received a cheap telescope as a gift. Like most cheap telescopes, the views...

William Optics Binoviewers -- The best budget binoviewer?

Stephen Strum

Oct 5, 2018
4 min

William Optics Binoviewers -- The best budget binoviewer?

#astronomy #binoviewers #space #williamoptics Click here to watch the video review One of the best upgrades you can make to your...

Stephen Strum

Sep 14, 2018
3 min

Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount

A nice mount once you fix all the problems #astronomy #mounts #explorescientific I recently purchased a Celestron C6 SCT telescope and...

Celestron C6 Review: A Goldilocks Scope?

Stephen Strum

Sep 7, 2018
6 min

Celestron C6 Review: A Goldilocks Scope?

Good optics in a compact, highly portable form factor at a great price. Click here to watch my unboxing and review on YouTube I've...

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