Explore Scientific 10” Dobsonian Tutorial for The Explorations Academy

We run over all the setup tips and tricks that we know of for the Explore Scientific 10” Traditional Dobsonian Telescope. If you know of more or something we messed up on let us know!

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00:00 Assembly
01:05 Lifting the Telescope
02:15 Dust Cap Removal
03:00 Newton's Contribution
04:00 The Focuser & Spider Vanes (I don't know where I got Spider Arms from)
05:52 Collimation
10:30 Viewfinder Alignment
13:40 Baader Hyperion 10mm
14:50 x2 Barlow Lens + 32mm
16:05 Moon Filter
17:20 Balancing
19:10 Wrap Up

Me and Tony Z put this video together to help the Explorations Academy staff know how we set it up for their students. Thanks for watching!

It has been noted that you also need to Collimate your Collimator! Be sure your Collimator is working properly before attempting to align your mirrors. Here is a good video I found for how to do that:    • Telescope Tips: Collimating a Laser C...  

If you want to collimate by eye (no lasers), check out AstroBaby's guide here: https://www.astro-baby.com/astrobaby/...

Also, here is a great eyepiece tutorial:    • Eyepiece Upgrade Guide - What you nee...  

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Clear skies everyone!