<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Spaceguard Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Spaceguard Centre, visitors can explore astronomy through the planetarium, camera obscura & large telescopes, or simply enjoy the scenic views.]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:37:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Grubb Parsons: The Telescope Titans of Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[For over 150 years, Grubb Parsons crafted some of the world’s finest telescopes, turning stargazing into a science. 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By 1608, Dutch eyeglass...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/early-beginnings-magnifying-the-heavens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb7743857a30448a282657</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:32:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summary of the development of the telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early 13th century: Italian monks and scholars experimented with glass lenses to magnify text. 1608: Hans Lippershey, a Dutch eyeglass...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/summary-of-the-development-of-the-telescope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb75ccea36d823fca8f7cb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:29:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Telescope Types]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s a breakdown of key telescope types, their construction, how they capture images, and the benefits they offered at the time of...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/key-telescope-types</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb7563efd67e3d7e377a2a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Amateur Astronomers Are Useful to Professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amateur astronomers play a significant role in supporting professional astronomers, particularly in areas like asteroid and comet...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/why-amateur-astronomers-are-useful-to-professionals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb74a1857a30448a281d6f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:20:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular binoculars suitable for amateur astronomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Below is a table of popular binoculars suitable for amateur astronomy, available for sale online as of February 22, 2025. The table...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/popular-binoculars-suitable-for-amateur-astronomy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb54abefd67e3d7e370ce3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Amateur Telescopes for Backyard Stargazing ]]></title><description><![CDATA[For an amateur astronomer in the UK wanting to view stars and planets from their backyard, these telescopes balance performance,...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/popular-amateur-telescopes-for-backyard-stargazing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb4da3efd67e3d7e36f707</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:01:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backyard Stargazing: Best Metrics for Amateurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[For an amateur eyeing stars and planets from a UK backyard, you want versatility to see bright planets like Jupiter, plus some star...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/backyard-stargazing-best-metrics-for-amateurs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb4be5bb65c92eab0e6fce</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:31:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Size Matters in Telescopes: Unpacking the Metrics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telescopes unlock the universe, but their power hinges on more than just “type.” Size, lenses, and specs shape what you see—stars,...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/why-size-matters-in-telescopes-unpacking-the-metrics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb4b46bb65c92eab0e6dd0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:24:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graphene and Non-Optical Scopes: The Next Cosmic Frontier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirrors have ruled telescopes for centuries, but the universe hides more than light can show. Enter graphene—a wonder-material for...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/graphene-and-non-optical-scopes-the-next-cosmic-frontier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb4a7d857a30448a27901b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:21:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirrors in the Sky: From Reflections to Spaceflight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirrors flipped astronomy upside down, trading heavy lenses for sleek reflectors. They started as shiny metal and evolved into high-tech...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/mirrors-in-the-sky-from-reflections-to-spaceflight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb48e6efd67e3d7e36e76b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:18:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glass in Optics: From Ancient Beads to Stargazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glass in Optics: From Ancient Beads to Stargazing Glass started as a humble craft thousands of years ago. Over time, it became the...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/glass-in-optics-from-ancient-beads-to-stargazing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb45f0bb65c92eab0e5c1b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:10:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b26bc1_3c97b724abd74d63b4ce05d28f5d588c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_735,h_509,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Journey of the Telescope: From Lenses to Cosmic Wonders ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomer sets up their telescope at sunset The telescope has transformed how we see the universe, evolving from simple glass lenses to...]]></description><link>https://www.spaceguardcentre.com/post/the-journey-of-the-telescope-from-lenses-to-cosmic-wonders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bb3ffafdd5bd9cb1a254d4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b26bc1_200f010c356a495f92f3c045b46549a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_474,h_266,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>deirdre rooney</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>