Telescopes

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...

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...

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...

If you are interested in creating your own guided tour, you can set your telescope to slew to a list of predetermined objects. Information will be displayed about those objects, including its type...

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

Observing objects with your telescope is a fascinating hobby for many. You will be able to see all sorts of objects you have only read about in books or seen in movies. By following these steps, a...

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....

The viewfinder assists with locating objects. In order to be used correctly, it must be aligned to the telescope. Here's how to do it.

To customize a guided tour with your Meade LX90GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, you can set the device to slew to a chosen list of objects. You will find information displayed regarding those...

The viewfinder must be aligned to the main telescope. Steps one through five should be completed during the day time. Step six, complete at night.

If you are interested in creating your own guided tour, you can set your Meade telescope to slew to a list of preset objects. Your telescope will display information about those objects, including...