Charles Goebel
Charles Goebel
Charles holds a Master’s degree in Physics Engineering (optics and photonics specialization), has been teaching physics at school for almost 15 years and recently has started teaching a course on optics at a local university. Our irreplaceable website expert.

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Telescope vs Microscope: How Much Difference is There?
Frankly, there’s no telescope vs microscope competition because both instruments have very different applications. Notwithstanding, they share a few similarities, including the magnification of the view of objects that are invisible to the unaided eye. Trust us, there’s a lot to learn about telescopes and ...
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Orion vs Celestron: Which Makes the Best Telescopes?
There are several different brands making quality telescopes but if you’re looking for the best, you’re likely going to choose either Orion or Celestron. These two companies create some of the top telescopes on the market, as well as the accessories needed to enhance your astronomy ...
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Telescope vs Binoculars for Astronomical Observation
Astronomy is one of the world’s oldest studies of nature. The wonder and awe of astronomy are obvious when one stays up late to watch the stars, catch sight of a shooting star, or watch a comet shower. Using either a telescope or binocular to view the stars is one of the ways to start. This article discusses the ...
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How to Clean a Telescope Mirror: Step-by-Step Guide
Stargazing is becoming a more popular hobby. A recent study reported by The latest generation of 'go-to' telescopes lets those without a degree in mechanical engineering look to the heavens and help contribute to science has shown a 500% increase in telescope sale on Amazon. This increase has been partially attributed ...
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6 Best Telescope Filters to Broaden Your Horizons
Have you ever looked through a telescope? Did you know that your telescope viewing experience and photographs can be greatly improved by using telescope filters? The best telescope filters have many different factors to consider. One of these factors is the effect. This is what the filter does. Another thing to ...
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Types of Binoculars – for Any Ocassion
Binoculars are a trendy tool. They are basically used to seeing what the eyes would normally not see clearly, hence their popularity. They help bring distant objects into focus, and people are willing to pay well for these 'visual aids. Not all binoculars are the same, though, and the layman cannot be faulted for ...
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Parts of Binoculars: How Do They All Work?
Binoculars help our eyes make sense of things that we would otherwise struggle to see by making them more prominent. This function is not powered by magic but by basic science. This is achieved by leveraging the optical laws known to man and the properties of light. However, for a binocular to work, it would need ...
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What Is Eye Relief on Binoculars: All You Need to Know
If you spend a lot of time bird watching, sports watching, fishing, hunting, traveling, sight seeing, exploring, hiking, or doing any activity that involves you looking at the binoculars more often than every other person - then you need this information. You need to ask yourself, ‘what is eye relief on binoculars?’ ...
Vortex Diamondback vs. Crossfire Binoculars: Equipment for an Adventure
Adventure is out there for those that seek it out. Seeking adventure comes with a need for equipment to help along the journey. There's a lot of options out there for even a singular piece of equipment. Binoculars are staples on many exciting adventures. Though there's such a variety even within the same category. ...
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What Space Objects Can You See With a Telescope? – Watch Closely!
The sky is one of the fascinating views you can get especially when you look at it at night. You will see a lot of stars and satellites that will keep you wondering how they all came into place and how beautiful they look. But that's just with the naked eyes. Let's talk about a magnifying object – a telescope. What ...