In the last two to three years the world of amateur telescopes has been turned on its head. The advances in technology have been beyond incredible. Honestly, it’s been hard to keep up with it all.

As I wrote earlier this year, there is a revolution going on. The way I see it, there are basically two types of telescopes to choose from: conventional visual telescopes and small digital astrophotography telescopes. These small photo telescopes take wonderful images at much lower prices that, in some cases, rival much larger and more expensive astrophotography setups. With both types of scopes, smart technology is available that makes exploring the night sky a lot more fun and less time-consuming. There are also advantages and disadvantages to both types of telescopes, depending on personal pr

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