Telescopes

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...

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 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 Sky-Watcher SK1025AZ3 Telescope is good for beginners and traveling observers. The finder scope is a tool mounted on a telescope to help you target an astronomical object. It does not have...

The Sky-Watcher Refractor Telescope is great for viewing distant objects in the sky. Read on to learn how to attach the Sky-Watcher Short Tube Refractor Telescope to the mount.

The SK707AZ2 Refractor Telescope is considered an ideal choice for those keen on watching objects in the sky. This model is lightweight, portable and sturdy. The Finderscope is useful in locating...

The setting circles of the equatorial mount of the Celestron Firstscope 76EQ Telescope make finding objects in the sky relatively easy. In order to use these setting circles, you must align the...

To view Saturn, use the GO TO SATURN procedure on the Meade DS-2000 Autostar system. Be sure to perform the EASY ALIGN procedure before attempting the steps below. Once you've performed the EASY...

Be cautious when caring for your telescope. Cleaning the optics can do more damage than letting the dust sit on them.

Light pollution is the bane of amateur astronomers but, like all difficulties, it can be overcome with discipline and precision. Researching the night sky can add to the stargazing experience.