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Accessories to protect telescopes and make them easier to use are good investments. Buy useful accessories for telescopes with the shopping tips in this free video on home astronomy from a...

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...

Use the Internet or local library to research astronomy. Find out where to learn more about outfitting telescopes in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

When choosing a telescope eyepiece, remember that more space between the eye and the lens allows for more adjustment possibilities. Compare different styles of eyepieces for telescopes with the...

Excellent quality telescopes can be purchased for less than $500. Save money when shopping for telescopes with the buying tips 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.

In spite of all of those childhood warnings, telescopes can be used to look at the sun with the proper filters. Find out how to buy telescope accessories in this free video on home astronomy from...

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.

A refracting telescope is the most common kind of telescope. Discover the difference between refracting and reflecting telescopes in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

A reflecting telescope should only be used for night sky viewing. Discover the difference between reflecting and refracting telescopes in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope...

Composite telescopes have greater focal lengths and more compact designs than standard telescopes. Find out how composite telescopes differ from other telescopes 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.

More expensive telescope mounts have smoother adjustment controls. Compare mounts for telescopes with buying tips in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

Equatorial telescope mounts allow users to track the earth's rotation. Find out about equatorial mounts for telescopes 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...