Telescopes

Describes what to look for when buying your first telescope.

Man has been in search of water on the moon since the discovery of telescope. Even during the first landing of the moon scientists were desperately looking for a life sign on the moon--at least...

A theodolite is a tool for measuring vertical and horizontal angles. It is used in triangulation networks. It looks like a small telescope and is used everywhere from construction sites to highway...

The resolution of a picture taken with a digital camera is typically represented by its megapixels. Unlike traditional photos, digital pictures are made up of thousands of tiny dots called pixels....

JVC makes a variety of different hard disk camcorders as part of its Everio line of camcorder. The hard disk "hybrid" camcorders record video saving it to an internal hard drive and are also...

Meade telescopes originated in 1972 and were first made for amateurs. Today, they are used for many different purposes such as land viewing and star gazing. Meade telescopes have been upgraded...

A Dobsonian telescope is a Newtonian reflector type of telescope and is made up of an alt-azimuth mount and Sonotube. A Dobsonian telescope is a low-cost telescope that is designed to view deep...

There are two main types of telescopes: refractor telescopes and reflector telescopes. Refractor telescopes work by using a glass lens, while reflector telescopes use several mirrors. In spite...

Cleaning the mirror on your reflector telescope is a delicate operation. A reflector telescope mirror should only be cleaned if it is absolutely necessary. If you can see a reflection in the...

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Choosing the right telescope depends on your personal needs and interests. What may be ideal for one person isn't necessarily right for you. Before you begin your search for the ideal telescope it...

The very first practical telescope was invented in 1608, and greatly improved by Galileo in 1609. Upon sharing his findings with the general public, Galileo ensured that anyone, rich or poor,...

A telescope allows you to explore the skies and see well beyond the capacity of the human eye. The telescope has certainly come a long way from when Galileo first viewed the craters of the moon in...

A one star alignment is setting up your Meade LX 90 GPS telescope to find its bearings of the night sky by locating and programming the information of one star in the sky into Autostar's database....

Your Meade telescope comes with a great gadget called Autostar. The Autostar system controls just about all the features of the telescope. It contains the object database, it slews (moves) your...

A telescope is a link to the heavens, and depending on how much of an enthusiast you are, you're going to want to have it with you when you travel. The problem is, some telescopes are simply not...

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.

The Meade 8î LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope comes with a lot of exciting features, below you will find out how to align the SmartFinder on your telescope.

Adding observing sites to your telescope's memory will help you find objects you enjoy viewing without too much trouble while you are in different locations. Following these steps will help you...

Sometimes, observing man-made objects in space catches someone's attention. Curiosity might drive you to find out what a high tech gadget looks like in outer space. If you are interested in...

Landmarks is a menu option that defines and stores objects in the sky. You will be able to use this function as a reference when you are using your telescope.

The mode key on your AutoStar is similar to the escape key on a computer's keyboard. It allows you to go back to the previous menu or data level until the top level, Select Item, is reached....

If you often use your Meade LX90GPS telescope at different geographic locations, you can add these to an Observation Site List to speed up the process of setting up your telescope at each...

You can download guided tours of the night sky for your Meade LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope from the Meade Web site (see link below). Or, if you are interested in creating your own guided...

You can use the GO TO feature on your Meade telescope to quickly find known stars. Here's how it works.

Your Mead telescope can provide a guided tour of the heavens that can be as inspiring as it is educational. Here's how the guided tour function works.

Finding true North with your Meade telescope is part of the Auto Align process. You will need to complete the entire process to reach your goal. Follow these steps.

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.

Meade has organized AutoStar's menus for straight forward navigation. Here's how to use them.

You can identify astronomical objects in the sky at night using the AutoStar on your Meade telescope. Here's how.

The Sky-Watcher SK804TAEQ Tabletop Telescope has two types of setting circles—RA (Right Ascension) and DEC (Declination). These are used for locating faint objects in the night sky with the help...

The Sky-Watcher SK804TAEQ Tabletop Telescope is one of the most portable telescopes. Its diameter is 80mm and its focal length is 400mm. Here is how to attach the tripod of the Sky-Watcher...

The Alt/Az Alignment feature on your Meade LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope allows you the option of choosing your own alignment stars from the auto database. Here’s how to use this option.

Here are some easy steps to attach the cradle (the part of the tripod that holds the optical tube) to the mounting arm of your Meade DS-2000 Series Reflecting Telescope.

Even though it can be great to take a programmed tour of the sky with your Meade LX-90 Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope, it can be even more exciting to take a tour that you designed yourself. Here's...

The red-dot finder is a zero-magnification pointing tool that allows you to get a sharper image whenever you view objects through your telescope. Before using it, however, you must align the...

You must attach the telescope tube of the Sky-Watcher SK 804 tabletop telescope to the mount before you can use it. Here's how.

You determine the magnification power of a telescope from the focal length of the eyepiece and the focal length of the telescope. The eyepiece in the Sky-Watcher SK MAK series is either 10 mm or...

The whole point of having a telescope is to be able to view distant objects--clearly. If you don't adjust the focus, however, you'd do just as well squinting.

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

ATN Night Patriot Night Vision Monocular is a multipurpose night vision device that you can use as a compact hand-spotting scope, a hands-free goggle system or a weapon sight. Here's how to focus...

The Identify function of your Meade LX-90 Schmidt-Cassegrain allows you to identify objects that you have viewed at night using the arrow keys. Once you have an object centered, you can use the...

The eyepiece is the part of the telescope that you look into when viewing objects. It is located at the back of the optic lens and is usually bent 90 degrees up for easy viewing. Here's how to...

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...

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...

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...

The Sky-Watcher SK909AZ3 telescope is a great choice for beginners. It is lightweight and sturdy. This telescope features slow motion horizontal and vertical control. You need to check whether the...

The SkyWatcher SK804AZ3 is a portable tube refractor telescope. It is easy to set up the tripod whenever and wherever you want. Here’s how to do it.

The Sky-Watcher SK804AZ3 is an air-spaced, multi-coated objective refractor with great image performance and is both portable and sturdy. Finderscope is a tool mounted on the telescope to help you...

The Sky-Watcher SK804AZ3 is a multi-coated refractor telescope with great image performance. It is portable and user-friendly. Finderscope is a tool mounted on the telescope to help you target an...