Stargazing telescope for beginners how to#
This video (or read about it here) walks the viewer through the calculations of magnification for telescopes, as well as how to calculate the focal ratio of a given telescopes. Telescope Basics 2: Magnification / Focal ratio
Find out how each is designed, and what the advantages and disadvantages are of each for the amateur stargazer. This video (or read about it here) covers the three basic types of amateur telescopes today: Refractors, reflectors and compound-style scopes, or catadioptric. NOTE: All six of the Telescope Basics astronomy videos on this page are closed-captioned, and can be translated into 58 different languages for viewing by many different viewers, including those who are hearing-impaired. ALSO, don't miss the Stargazing Basics videos, which will help you get acquainted with basic sky directions, terminology, and how to find things more easily. If you or someone you know is interested in getting started in astronomy, these videos are a good place to start. And don't miss the planisphere video at the bottom - one of the least expensive but most useful tools for a beginners!
Further down there are two videos one about aligning and the other about how to use an equatorial mounted telescope, written so beginners can understand this type of mount, as they do make it easier to track and follow objects in a telescope. The first six videos will take you through the very basics of telescopes types of amateur scopes, how to calculate magnification and more. On this page you will find videos that help amateur astronomers understand and use their equipment more effectively.
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