Tutorials

Note: To select items from a list on the NexStar GPS hand controller, use the UP and DOWN buttons (6 and 9) on the right side of the hand controller. First Steps The telescope tube must be pointed below horizontal...

Note: To select items from a list on the NexStar SLT hand controller, use the UP and DOWN buttons (6 and 9) on the right side of the hand controller. Aligning the Telescope 1. Press ENTER to begin the alignment...

Note: To scroll through a list on the ETX hand controller, use the Up and Down buttons on the bottom of the hand controller rather than the arrow keys in the middle of the controller. First Steps Be sure to...

Note: To scroll through a list on the ETX hand controller, use the Up and Down buttons on the bottom of the hand controller rather than the arrow keys in the middle of the controller. Aligning the Telescope 1. Press...

Note: To scroll through a list on the LX90GPS hand controller, use the Up and Down buttons on the bottom of the hand controller rather than the arrow keys in the middle of the controller. First Steps Be sure to...

Note: To scroll through a list on the LX200 hand controller, use the Up and Down buttons on the bottom of the hand controller rather than the arrow keys in the middle of the controller. First Steps Be sure to...

First Steps Balance the telescope. For help with this, see the Balancing a Telescope section. Polar align the telescope mount. Only a fairly accurate alignment should be necessary. For help with this, see the Polar Alignment section. Lock the clutch...

Note: To scroll through a list on the RCX hand controller, use the Up and Down buttons on the bottom of the hand controller rather than the arrow keys in the middle of the controller. First Steps Be sure to...

Note: To select items from a list on the Atlas EQ-G hand controller, use the scroll buttons at the bottom of the hand controller rather than the arrow keys at the top. First Steps Balance the telescope. For help with...

Aligning the Telescope Tip: The telescope must be aligned on two stars which must be chosen by the user. Try to select stars which are widely spaced in the sky and preferably not directly overhead. Polaris is also not recommended....

Listed below are some of the most impressive deep-sky objects for beginners to hunt down. These objects are relatively easy to find and will wow anyone looking through your telescope! The moon and planets are also great targets but are...

Below are some basic techniques that experienced observers use all the time to enhance their viewing. Many beginners are disappointed that they cannot see some of the details described in books or by other advanced observers. All that is needed...