Guide to Using a Small Telescope

[TheJuli1241]

DAM, my finder scope is broken

[chieftaster]

Hi thankyou for posting this video. I've recently invested in a refractor telescope, although I've always been interested in astrology I've bought a telescope to find out more. However I'm a little confussed as the instructions don't make it exactly clear. I have a 10 mm, 20mm, extension bar 1.5 x and a Barlow lense. What will be the best combination to view stars? At the moment I'm struggling to see anything

[epicfantasy]

@chieftaster just start out with the plain 20mm lens. That should be helpful. Are you able to view stuff around the yard? Check the telescope like that first.

[chieftaster]

@epicfantasy Mate, to be honest i think that there is to much light pollution. Even though i get a good view of the stars with naked eye, i feel in need to take it out into the countryside. Thanks for your feedback, makes sense to see if i can see stuff on Earth before  looking up!

[epicfantasy]

@chieftaster that way we can be sure the telescope is ok. With bad skies you may have to go out to the country somewhere. Don't give up though. Make an evening of it, will be worth it.

[alrhazer]

Can I use a reflector telescope during day time? pls reply

[epicfantasy]

@alrhazer Yes absolutely. But please never point it at the sun. It would cause instant eye damage.

[executeorders]

thank you ive been having a lot of trouble with the thing.\

[MegaRocketLaunch]

you only need to take it outside an hour earlyier if the telescope is large.

[epicfantasy]

@MegaRocketLaunch great comment.thanks!

[MegaRocketLaunch]

@epicfantasy only out to help!

[200smike]

Thank you for your help. I just bought a bushnell sky chief 1 telescope at Goodwill for my son and you made this adventure much easier for this 46 old kid : )

[epicfantasy]

@200smike I can't ask for more! You have fun!!

[rikycole1]

-.- couldn't you speak slowly for those people who aren't english and are trying to understand something?!

[MANNY222]

i have a real crappy scope from target now im interested in astronomy but now i need to go bigger 200 is what i want to spend i love looking at the moon and star clusters what are a couple of good brands and good models i should look into?

[epicfantasy]

@MANNY222 I love astronomy. Go with a telescope made by either Celestron or Meade.

[jgstargazer]

@MANNY222 Get to know the constellations first with a good star atlas. Once you get to know the constellations just match the star your object is closest too and there you have it. A red dot finder helps alot in pointing your scope to your target. To see the deep sky objects, such as galaxies, you will need at least a 8" scope. For me, the dobsonian model is the easiest to use.

[m4n52k10]

i have a powerseeker 70 az but when i zoon in on jupiter the colour changes what is the best eye piece to buy so i can see the belts of jupiter thanks

[svupster]

Super guide thank you very much. I just bought me one of those celestron powerseeker 70mm AZ refractor... i am totally green on this astronamy stuff..

and i wasnt quite sure if were doing it right with the finderscope thingy,but i got it sorted thanks to this guide. I will now get a good start an not shove the scope in my closet, as i almost thought of doing

[epicfantasy]

@svupster You are very welcome. That's a nice telescope. You be sure to spend some time with it and have fun!

[doobiejazz]

brilliant intro to astronomy Will ! Good on you for showing what can actually be found with a small scope - a lot of people don't realise they can also enjoy a lot of objects with simple 10 x 50 binoculars.

[Goalatio]

A few things to point out... Often times there will not be a bright star nearby, making starhopping impossible. Also, there are many times when you want to start with the highest mag lens, because some objects are very small (Ring nebula in Lyra, for example is near impossible to pick up without ~150-200+ mag) as well as the satellite galaxies of M31 etc.

[epicfantasy]

@Goalatio thanks! You are right about this. These are just some general rules for beginners though! What kind of scope do you have? I have been looking at some big Celestrons, that would be soooo nice!

[Goalatio]

@epicfantasy I started with a 4.5" reflector and moved up to an XT8 (8 inch reflector/dobsonion) after about a year.

[epicfantasy]

@Goalatio Nice, I love those dobs. You can get some good light gathering power for a reasonable cost. I got an eight inch mirror and will be making the scope for it. Might do a dob.

[Goalatio]

@epicfantasy Very nice :) you'll love it.. 8" is some serious light gathering power, definitely not to be underestimated.

[MagicTheGathering300]

If I could subscribe 1000 times, I would :D

[epicfantasy]

@MagicTheGathering300 Thanks!

[Aresftfun]

I thought M42 was andromeda. I'm probably thinking of 32

[epicfantasy]

@Aresftfun I think Andromeda is M31. You do some astronomy though.

[Goalatio]

@Aresftfun M42 is the "Great nebula in Orion", M31 is the Galaxy in Andromeda.

[Aresftfun]

I have a medium-sized telescope, I think. Thanks for the tips.

[epicfantasy]

@Aresftfun Youare welcome, enjoy that telescope!

[Martincito865]

Cool

[nuclearwinterbg]

2nddddd

tnx for video :D

[ThaisBlackXboxLive]

Haven't used my telescope in a long time.. Might do it again.. Maybe tonight even, it's a clear night (:

[kre4ito]

I'm the first viewer! OMG!!

FIRTST!!!!

Nice tips thx.