If you are into stargazing for the first time you’re in the right place. My astronomy beginners’ guides will take you through things you need to know when choosing a telescope or astronomy binoculars including the magnifications, eyepieces, how to find objects, maintaining your telescope, and how to store it safely when it’s not in use.
With a new telescope, one of the first steps is to align the finderscope. So you look through the finder scope to line it up with a distant tower or antennae and try to adjust the screws accordingly. …
Read moreSOLVED: Telescope / Finder Scope Upside Down Image Problem
If you’re looking to buy or have already have one, you might be wondering ‘where should I store my telescope?’ Here I cover storage ins and outs, what to avoid, and the best options to consider when looking …
In addition to a great telescope, a good set of binoculars for astronomy is ideal. There are many reasons why. This article covers binoculars for astronomy, beginners’ best options, and the basics you need to know. What binoculars …
Read moreWhat To Look For In Astronomy Binoculars – Beginners Guide
How can I learn to stargaze and get a better appreciation of observing the sky at night? One way is reading the articles on this website, and similar sites. But to give you a more complete resource, the …
Read moreHow To Get More From Stargazing & Observing Night Sky
Wanting to know about cleaning the optics of your telescope? In this article, I cover how to take care of a telescope, including tips on what not to do so you can get the most enjoyment out of …
Looking for an opportunity to get a good look at Saturn’s rings through a backyard view? What about just a good set of astronomy binoculars? There are certain times you are more likely to get a better view …
Read moreSaturn through telescope: How to see Its Saturn & its Rings
If you’ve got a Dobsonian, you’ll need to collimate it. How do you do that? It may seem offputting. But, once you get the hang of it, it’s painless and should only take you a few minutes. The …
Read moreHow To Collimate a Dobsonian Telescope – Or All Reflectors [diagrams]
Celestron is a well-known telescope brand and if you happen to have one you’ll want to keep it at its best. To maintain its performance, you may need to collimate it. Here’s a step by step on how …
Read moreHow To Collimate A Celestron Telescope In 3 Easy Steps
Sky maps or star charts point to where the planets and constellation sit in the sky at a given date and time. While sky map apps on your mobile device are useful, the manual types, finder charts, planispheres, …
What is that 2x Barlow lens that came with my telescope? Is it worth using? Why not just use a few favorite eyepieces? Let’s look at the benefits as well as how to use a Barlow eyepiece. What …
Read moreHow To Use A Barlow Lens and What A Barlow Lens Does