Telescopes

Describes what to look for when buying your first telescope.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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.

The Sky-Watcher SK1025AZ3 is a 102 mm telescope with a tripod height of 71-123 cm. It is a multi-coated achromatic refractor telescope considered good for beginners as well as those traveling...

The Sky-Watcher SK1025AZ3 is a 102 mm telescope with a tube dimension of 12x50 cm. It is a multi-coated achromatic refractor useful to both beginners and traveling observers. The finder scope is a...

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.

Since the Earth continually rotates, any objects you view through your Meade telescope will appear to move. Your telescope should automatically track objects so that you don't have to constantly...

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.

Since the Earth continuously rotates, any objects you view through your Meade telescope will appear to slowly move. Automatically tracking these objects will keep them centered in your eyepiece so...

With the Meade telescope, you can peer beyond the closest stars and study the planets from ringed Saturn to angry red Mars. Follow these steps to start your adventure.

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.

The Smartfinder on the Meade LX-90 makes it simple for you to find constellations. Here's how to target your favorite stars:

To make sure you are looking at the right stars, align the viewfinder on your Meade LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. If you have fully assembled the telescope correctly before starting, it will...

The Meade LX90 telescope line comes almost fully ready to view the stars. Within a few minutes of unboxing and unwrapping your telescope, you will be ready to look at the many constellations in...

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...

The Meade LX90 telescope generally operates in automatic mode. While you observe an object, the device adjusts to maintain concentricity as the earth rotates. However, certain objects, such as...

An eyepiece is the final lens attached to the telescope. The eyepiece collects light and brings it in focal point, which helps create an image. It is named so because it is closest to the eye when...

A counterweight is an important part of a telescope. It locks the telescope into the mount for proper transport and balancing. To install a counterweight, the counterweight rod must first be...

The mount is an important part of any operational telescope. The mount helps track the movement of the stars or any moving body in the sky. Two types of mounts are widely used—altitude-azimuth (or...

An eyepiece is a lens attached to the telescope that is closest to the eye when looking through the device. The eyepiece gathers light and brings it into focus, which helps create an image. It...

Sometimes locating distant objects can be difficult. In such cases, a low power telescope can be attached to the main scope of the Sky-Watcher SK1206AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope for enhanced...

You can attach a Sky-Watcher SK1206AZ3 Short Tube Refractor Telescope to its mount in two ways. The telescope can be attached with or without a multi-function plate. Here’s how you can attach the...

Knowing where to find the best objects and having a properly aligned telescope puts you in the best position for great star watching. Using Autostar with your Meade LX-90 can help explore the...

While stargazing with your Meade LX-90 telescope, use Autostar to quickly find heavenly objects. Manipulate the arrow keys to find your star, and then use the tracking feature to keep it centered...

You can use Autostar to automatically align your viewing objects. It's easy, saves time and leaves you free to do what you enjoy--stargazing! Here's how it works.

Finding stars and other objects with your Meade LX90 telescope is easy when you use the "Go To" feature on Autostar. Here's how it works.

Meade's 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope has an Autostar feature that lets you view more than 30,000 planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and comets at the push of a button. The Landmark...

Before the Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope can automatically find objects in the night sky for you, it must be aligned. Easy Align is the most efficient way of locating objects...

If you have a strong working knowledge of the sky, you may want to attempt to choose two stars from Autostar's library to align your Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. If you use...

If you have a strong working knowledge of the sky, you may want to attempt to choose two stars from AutoStar's library to align your Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. If you use...

If you have a strong working knowledge of the sky, you may want to attempt to choose just one star from Autostar's library to align your Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. If you...

If you have a strong working knowledge of the sky, you may want to attempt to choose just one star from AutoStar's library to align your Meade 12 Inch LX90 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. If you...