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How to Attach the Star Pointer Finderscope to Your Celestron Firstscope 76EQ Telescope

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Attaching the Star Pointer Finderscope is one step in assembling your Celestron Firstscope 76EQ Telescope. Follow these steps, and you will have the task accomplished in no time!.. more »

How to Attach the Tripod to the Meade LX90 SchmidtCassegrain Telescope Assembly

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The tripod for the Meade LX90 telescope assembly is critical to the functioning of your new telescope. To attach the tripod to the Meade LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, follow these few simple instructions... more »

How to Attach the Viewfinder to Your Meade LXD 75 Series Telescope

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Attaching the viewfinder to your Meade 75 is part of the assembly process. You will be able to take this step in stride if you are patient and see the process through to its end... more »

How to Autoalign the Meade LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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You don't have to be a professional astronomer to align your Meade telescope. Any amateur star-gazer who can press a button can accomplish the task. Here's how to do it... more »

How to Auto-Align the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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You can use Autostar to automatically align your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Just follow these steps to the stars... more »

How to Auto-Track an Object With the Meade DS-2000 Telescope

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The automatic tracking feature on the Meade DS-2000 telescope lets you keep any object you sight centered in the eyepiece. Follow the steps below to set up Autostar in the Meade DS-2000... more »

How to Balance the Declination of the Sky-Watcher SK8035TAEQ Tabletop Telescope

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Declination (DEC) is similar to the latitude of Earth. It is measured in degrees. Subdivisions for DEC are measured in minutes and seconds of arc. One minute of arc is 60 seconds, and 60 minutes of arc make 1 degree, which is equal to 3,600 ... more »

How to Balance the Declination of the Sky-Watcher SK804TAEQ Tabletop Telescope

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The Declination (DEC) flexible control cable is located at the fork arms of the telescope. Declination is a sky coordinate that is similar to the latitude of Earth. It is measured in degrees. Subdivisions for DEC are measured in minutes and ... more »

How to Balance the Right Ascension of the Sky-Watcher SK8035TAEQ Tabletop Telescope

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In astronomy, sky coordinates are similar to longitude and latitude on Earth. Sky coordinates are called right ascension (hour angle) and declination. To find objects that are too faint, one has to use setting circles. This helps locate celestial ... more »

How to Balance the Right Ascension of The Sky-Watcher SK804TAEQ Tabletop Telescope

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Right Ascension (RA) is one of the sky coordinates. It is similar to the longitude of Earth. To find objects that are faint and difficult to trace, we have to use setting circles. This helps locate stars and other celestial objects whose ... more »

How to Balance Your Meade LXD 75 Series Telescope

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Balancing the telescope helps it stay stable on the tripod and move smoothly. This process is relatively quick and can be performed when needed... more »

How to Buy Telescope Accessories

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To enjoy your telescope and get involved in more complicated stargazing projects, you'll need a few accessories. Carefully consider what you need before buying anything... more »

How to Calculate Sunset Time Using AutoStar on the Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Calculating the sunset time will allow you to return to your telescope in time to view certain objects in the sky. Here's how to do it... more »

How to Calculate the Field of View of the Sky-Watcher SK1206AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope

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Telescopes have varied eyepieces. A Sky-Watcher SK1206AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope may incorporate different types of eyepieces. The eyepiece is a critical component of a telescope as it determines the telescopes field of view. In simple ... more »

How to Calculate the Field of View of the Sky-Watcher SK705AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope

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The area that you can see through your telescope is known as the true field of view or the actual field of view. The field of view of your telescope is determined by the design of the eyepiece of the telescope. This basic information can help you ... more »

How to Calculate the Field of View of the Sky-Watcher SK909AZ3 Refractor Telescope

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The area that you can see through your telescope is known as the true or actual field of view. The field of view of your telescope is determined by the design of the eyepiece of the telescope. Calculating the field of view of a telescope can be ... more »

How to Calculate the Sunset Time With Autostar on Your Meade DSX-125C Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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Calculating the sunset time will allow you to return to your telescope at the right time to view certain objects in the sky... more »

How to Calculate the Sunset Time with Autostar on Your Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain Telescope

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Calculating sunset time lets you return to your Meade DSX-90 Altazimuth-Cassegrain telescope at the appropriate time to view certain objects. Here's how to do it... more »

How to Change the Direction of the Celestron FirstScope 114 Short Newtonian Equatorial Telescope

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Changing the direction of your telescope involves manipulating the declination and right ascension knobs. Follow these steps to complete the process... more »

How to Change the Eyepiece of the ATN Night Patriot Night Vision Monocular

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You can change the ATN Night Patriot Night Vision Monocular's eyepiece to alter the magnification. Here's how... more »

How to Change the Slew Speed of your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope With Autostar

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Your Autostar computer controller slews your Meade LX90GPS telescope (that is, turns it on its axis) from one object to another or to center an object in the eyepiece. There are nine slew speeds available in Autostar, which are used for different ... more »

How to Change the Slew Speed on a Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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The Autostar controller has nine slew speeds that are directly proportional to the sidereal rate and have been calculated to accomplish specific functions... more »

How to Check the Collimation of the Optical System of Your Meade 12-inch Lightbridge Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

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The Meade 12-inch Lightbridge Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope is a great sky-viewing instrument. But if your telescope is bumped or treated roughly, you will probably need to adjust the collimation or mirror alignment of the unit. Here's how... more »

How to Check the Collimation of the Optical System of Your Meade 8-inch Lightbridge Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

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The Meade 8-inch Lightbridge Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope is a great sky-viewing instrument. But if your telescope is bumped or treated roughly, you will probably need to adjust the collimation or mirror alignment of the unit. Here's how... more »

How to Check the Collimation of the Optical System of Your Meade Lightbridge Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

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The Meade Lightbridge Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope is a great sky-viewing instrument. If your telescope is bumped or treated roughly, you will probably need to adjust the collimation or mirror alignment of the unit. Here's how to check the ... more »

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