Optics

All telescopes, other than some tabletop or simple refractor types, need a sturdy tripod for both security and optimal viewing. Most sizable telescopes are sold with a tripod, which may or may not...

Rangerfinders are primarily used in excavation and commercial construction. Foremen and site managers use industrial laser rangefinders to determine spatial relationships and prevent excessive...

The use of lasers in everyday life have improved the accuracy and speed of work in various fields. Photographers and architects have taken advantage of this trend by using laser rangefinders to...

Observing the stars is a hobby that requires good equipment if you plan on getting the most out of it. Astronomy can be done from home or while you travel, but you'll need the right tools,...

An equatorial mount facilitates better viewing of objects both in the sky and on land. It facilitates the moving of a telescope on two perpendicular axes of motion called the Right Ascension (RA)...

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...

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 SkyWatcher SK804AZ3 is a portable tube refractor telescope. It is easy to set up the tripod whenever and wherever you want. Here’s how to do it.

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 telescope’s fork mount attaches directly to the field tripod. The telescope in this way is mounted in an “Altazimuth” (“Altitude-Azimuth,” or “vertical-horizontal”) format. The telescope in...

The Meade DSX-90 telescope comes with a versatile tripod for use on uneven and rough terrain. You can adjust for this by extending or spreading the tripod legs with the lock knobs and spreader...

The telescope’s fork mount attaches directly to the field tripod. The telescope in this way is mounted in an “Altazimuth” (“Altitude-Azimuth,” or “vertical-horizontal”) format. The telescope in...

The Sky-Watcher SK909AZ3 refractor telescope is an ideal choice for all those who desire to do serious sky watching. This telescope comes with an aluminum tripod that is part of a quick and neat...

Sky-Watcher SK707AZ2 is an ideal choice for those who intend to view objects in the sky minutely. This model comes with an aluminum tripod that can help in better viewing of images. The tripod...

The Sky-Watcher SK705AZ3 is a portable and short tube refractor telescope that allows you to set up your observatory anywhere. It is easy to dismantle and can be set up quickly whenever required....

In order to use your Meade DS-2000 Series Reflecting Telescope you need to set assemble the Tripod first. Here are some simple steps that tell you how to attach the Mounting Arm to the Tripod.

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 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...

Before setting up your Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Telescope's tripod, you will need to locate and unpack the tripod mounting hardware, the tripod accessory tray, the German equatorial mount...

Attaching the equatorial mount is part of the tripod setup for the the Celestron FirstScope 76EQ Telescope. By following these steps, you will be able to accomplish the task with little difficulty.

Before setting up your Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Telescope's tripod, you will need to locate and unpack the tripod mounting hardware, the tripod accessory tray, the German equatorial mount...

Attaching the equatorial mount to the tripod is part of the tripod setup for the Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Telescope. By following these steps, you will be able to accomplish the task with...

The Sky-Watcher SK1206AZ3 Short Tube Refractor telescope is a heavy instrument. It is difficult to hold in your holds while viewing distant objects.Sky-Watcher provides a tripod to lend stability...

Setting up the tripod on your Meade LX90GPS telescope will stabilize the telescope and protect it from damage during use. Here's how to do it.

Attaching the spreader bar to the tripod is part of the initial tripod set up. You can accomplish this in a few easy steps.

Attaching the telescope to the tripod represents the final part of the initial tripod set up. Follow these steps and you'll be ready to scan the stars.

Setting up the tripod for your telescope stabilizes the device. Closely following these directions will protect your device from damage.