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If you’ve never owned or used a telescope before, it might seem a little daunting. Maybe you’ve already bought one and are excited to get started. (If you’re still searching, check out our guide onbuying your first telescopefor some great tips and learnhow much you can expect to pa...
The importance of eyepieces to your telescope can take a long time to realise. To say an eyepiece can make or break an astronomer is going too far, but when you look through a good eyepiece for the first time you realise that what you’ve been observing for all those years could have...
Choose a location for star gazing without tall objects like buildings and trees that could obstruct your view. Erect the tripod by extending the three legs. Check that the tripod is stable. Connect the telescope mount to the tripod. In some models the mount is permanently fixed to the tripod...
But if you really want to get into astronomy, you need a telescope. And to that end, nothing can—and will—spoil your first foray faster than a bad scope. So don’t settle for anything suspiciously cheap, and make sure you understand the basics. Choose Your Telescope Open Gallery ...
Astronomy Without A Telescope – How Big Is Big? [/caption] You may have seen one of these astronomical scale picture sequences, where you go from the Earth to Jupiter to the Sun, then the Sun to Sirius – and all the way up to the biggest star we know ofVY Canis Majoris. However...
Now, you must thread the T-Ring adapter onto the T-Ring, which provides a useful barrel to insert into your telescope focuser. 1.25″ and 2″ are the standard sizes of T-Ring adapter nosepieces, and the one you choose will depend on the openings available on your telescope focuser. ...
If you’re looking for the quick and dirty, here are some tips that have worked well for us: Research your location and select your targets ahead of time. This will help you decide on your telescope focal length. Choose a good-quality camera bag that can fit most of your equipment. Rem...
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To watch one, you simply go out, look up and enjoy. You don't need a telescope or any other special equipment. However, binoculars or a small telescope will bring out details on the lunar surface — moonwatching is as interesting during an eclipse as it is at any other time. ...