SOLVED: Telescope / Finder Scope Upside Down Image Problem
With a new telescope, one of the first steps is to align the finderscope. So you look through the finder …
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Beginner Guides
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.
Telescope Storage Ideas to Avoid
If you’re looking to buy or have already have one, you might be wondering ‘where should I store my telescope?’ …
What To Look For In Astronomy Binoculars – Beginners Guide
In addition to a great telescope, a good set of binoculars for astronomy is ideal. There are many reasons why. …
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How To Learn Stargazing & Get More From Observing Night Sky
How can I learn to stargaze and get a better appreciation of observing the sky at night? One way is …
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How To Clean A Telescope Lens & How Often
Wanting to know about cleaning the optics of your telescope? In this article, I cover how to take care of …
How To See Saturn And Its Rings For Backyard Viewers
Looking for an opportunity to get a good look at Saturn’s rings through a backyard view? What about just a …
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How To Collimate a Dobsonian Telescope – Or All Reflectors [diagrams]
If you’ve got a Dobsonian, you’ll need to collimate it. How do you do that? It may seem offputting. But, …
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How To Collimate A Celestron Telescope In 3 Easy Steps
Celestron is a well-known telescope brand and if you happen to have one you’ll want to keep it at its …
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Tips On Using Sky Maps | Star Charts For Beginners
Sky maps or star charts point to where the planets and constellation sit in the sky at a given date …
How To Use A Barlow Lens and What A Barlow Lens Does
What is that 2x Barlow lens that came with my telescope? Is it worth using? Why not just use a …
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