Telescopes

Describes what to look for when buying your first telescope.

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...

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...

Portable planetariums help astronomers figure out where to point their telescopes in the night sky. Discover the night sky with the astronomy accessories in this free video on home astronomy from...

Purchase a planisphere or star chart with a telescope to be able to locate planets and stars in the night sky.Find the stars in the sky with telescope tips in this free video on home astronomy...

Barlow eyepieces for telescopes are sold in different magnification factors. Find out about a Barlow eyepiece for a telescope in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

When buying a telescope, be wary of inflated magnification claims and wobbly tripods. Shop wisely for telescopes with the buying tips in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

Know what features to look for when buying a telescope. Telescope buyers are faced with many options and confusing technological terms when choosing what to purchase. Find out what to look for...

The aperture of a telescope refers to its ability to gather light. Find out which aperture to choose when buying a telescope in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

When buying a telescope, use the focal length and focal ratio to determine the magnification of a telescope. Choose a focal ratio for a telescopes based on the tips in this free video on home...

Binoculars are a great way to learn to navigate the night sky. Learn why binoculars are an essential astronomy tool in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

GoTo telescope mounts have electronic motors for both the horizontal axis and vertical axis. Learn about GoTo mounts for telescopes in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

When buying a telescope, select a finder scope that is comfortable to look through. Decide what type of finder scope to purchase for a telescope with the buying tips in this free video on home...

Planetarium software for telescope users and lay astronomers help viewers explore the sky. Learn about planetarium programs that help local telescope viewers from an observatory director in this...

Use a telescope far from city lights and light pollution to see stars, but view meteors with the naked eye. Get tips on viewing meteor showers and observing starry skies with a telescope from an...

The internet can help telescope enthusiasts have fun exploring the night sky, seeing satellites or keeping up with astronomy. Learn internet resources for home telescope viewing from an...

Clean telescope lenses and mirrors only every few years and never use a T-shirt or finger to wipe viewing surfaces. Maintain a telescope in working order with an observatory director in this free...

Use a telescope to see the Messier Objects or take in planets and moons as they trace the ecliptic arc. Observe the stars with a telescope alongside an observatory director in this free astronomy...

Try red lights and binoculars when telescope viewing to keep up night vision and home in on star clusters. Use tools that help telescope observations with an observatory director in this free...

The parts of telescope can differ in varying telescope designs, but they work by using mirrors or lenses as reflectors or refractors to magnify light. Learn the parts of a basic telescope from an...

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...

A brief discussion on what's around the corner in telescope technology. Learn more about telescope design in this free home astronomy equipment video from a telescope designer and manufacturer.

Buying the right clothing is also an essential part of buying your telescope. Learn what clothes you will need for telescope viewing excursions in this free home astronomy equipment video from a...

Why a planisphere should be your first telescope accessory. Learn more about purchasing accessories for your telescope in this free home astronomy equipment video from a telescope designer and...

What qualities to look for in a telescope eyepiece and what to avoid. Learn more tips for buying a telescope this free home astronomy equipment video from a telescope designer and manufacturer.

Finding the right size of telescope for your needs. Find out the right telescope for you in this free home astronomy equipment video from a telescope designer and manufacturer.

Discussion of the components of a refractoring telescope. Learn how a telescope works in this free home astronomy equipment video from a telescope designer and manufacturer.

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 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...

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.

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.

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...