Guide to Using a Small Telescope

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I give you some tips on how to use a small telescope effectively.
You can get a lot out of a small telescope if you just know what to do.

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Science & Technology

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• telescope
• small telescope
• astronomy
• using a telescope
• how to use a telescope
• star gazing

[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.

[MegaRocketLaunch]

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

[epicfantasy]

@MegaRocketLaunch great comment.thanks!

[TheJuli1241]

DAM, my finder scope is broken

[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.

[MegaRocketLaunch]

@epicfantasy only out to help!

[epicfantasy]

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

[alrhazer]

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