How To Use Any Telescope: From Setup To Stargazing

In this video, we guide you through using the most common types of beginner telescopes (links below). We'll demonstrate each telescope type and explain what it was designed for. You'll learn how telescopes orient images and how to align the finder. We'll also walk you through selecting the right eyepiece for your specific target and how to align the mount. Finally, we'll discuss the crucial role of dark skies in seeing deep-sky-objects. Whether you're a beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, this video has got you covered! If you have any questions, leave a comment below.

How to use an EQ mount (Full Video):
   • How To Use An EQ Telescope  

References:
www.LearnToStargaze.com

Robotic Telescope Info:
https://observatory.smu.ca/bgo-useme

Robotic Telescope Commands (Including how to create a color image from RGB)
https://observatory.smu.ca/bgo-useme/...

Beginner Telescopes I recommend: (High Point Affiliate)
Basic Dobsonian (AKA Light Bucket): https://www.highpointscientific.com/a...

StarSense 102 Refractor Telescope (AKA Short Tube Refractor): https://www.highpointscientific.com/c...

StarSense 130 Newtonian Telescope (AKA Short Tube Newtonian) : https://www.highpointscientific.com/c...

Mak Telescope (AKA Mighty Mak) on Go-To Mount: https://www.highpointscientific.com/s...

Long Tube Refractor (AKA Planet Killer): https://www.highpointscientific.com/e...

Telescopes for Kids:
Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope: https://www.highpointscientific.com/z...

Smart Telescope:
ZWO SeeStar: https://www.highpointscientific.com/z...

Books:
110 Things to See with a Telescope
https://amzn.to/45UWOMD

Learn To Stargaze – For Kids (Now called: "A Kid's Guide to the Night Sky")
https://amzn.to/4cHUrPs

50 Things to See with a Telescope – Kids
https://amzn.to/3W8Kaq8

50 Things to See on the Moon
https://amzn.to/4bKJn3r

50 Things to See with a Small Telescope
https://amzn.to/3xy9wEB