View the January Nature Friend Magazine Andromeda Galaxy. Photo © Shaphan Shank. “Good night, Dad and Mom,” I said as I strode to the door, clad in a winter coat, hat, and boots.“Good night,” they...
Telescopes & Accessories
A Webb of Discovery
View the November 2022 Nature Friend Magazine Outer space features. Photo © James Webb Space Telescope and the NIRCam instrument. Engineers have built telescopes that can see far across the...
From the Editor’s Quill, December 2021: New Products
Another year is fast coming to a close. As we reflect back over the year, we thank God for His provisions, leading, and blessing in our lives. As we reflect on the birth of Christ this month, let’s...
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An Introduction to Astrophotography—Part 1: Equipment Choices
M81 and M82. Photo © Shaphan Shank. In my early teens, I knew almost nothing about astrophotography, except that I wanted to try it. My early dreams included using a very cheap CCD camera we had,...
A 16″ Binocular
Did you read Morris Yoder's article, “Two Are Better Than One?” Well, take a look at this. Brandon Martin’s introduction to astronomy first involved using a spotting scope. It didn’t take long to...
Two Are Better Than One!
Binoviewer. Photo © Morris Yoder. A contractor once told me to always wear safety glasses when appropriate because life with only one eye is difficult. He was talking from experience; he’d lost an...