Nautical Telescopes

For centuries the night sky has mystified and bedazzled. The telescope, believed to be invented around 1600, allowed mankind to glimpse into the heavens. Newton perfected the idea creating the reflective telescope. Our brass telescopes are fashioned after the stylish 18th century scopes carried by the captains of famous sailing ships such as the Cutty Sark, HMS Bounty, and Constitution. These telescopes are as much an attractive display piece as they are a working navigational instrument.

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How To Properly Use A Telescope To Bring The Stars Closer To You

You might even own your own telescope with the hopes of seeing or discovering something that no one else has seen. If so, consider the following tips to maximize your experience with your telescope. First of all, remember that even with telescope use, practice makes perfect. To practice using a telescope, start with utilizing your daytime hours. Pick an object you can easily find, and focus your telescope on it. Using daylight hours to observe objects will help you become familiar with your telescope. Once nightfall hits, try object just the moon at first or a bright star, anything that stands out in the night sky.  Read the rest of the article....