Easy "HOW TO" Use Telescope To Explore Space?

Question

I AM A REAL BEGGINER IN THE EXPLORATION OF SPACE, USING MY ""BRESSER"SKYLUX""TELESCOPE, I AM A RANK AMATUER AND ANY HELP &/OR GUIDENCE WOULD BE FANTASTIC & GREATS.
THANKYOU................

Any Help please..........

Answer 1

The first thing you will need to know is does your telescope have a polar axis or not, that is, is it intended to track, or is it merely a point and look, or what we call Alt-Az. Alt means altitude and Az means azimuth, where Alt is the distance above the horizon, and Az is the direction in a circle around the horizon. If you have an Alt-Az mount, just skip the polar alignment step.

If you have a polar axis, that is, your telescope is intended to track the stars, then find north, and make sure the polar axis is approximately lined up in that direction. It does not have to be too accurate, but make sure it is pointing pretty close to north. If you are not sure where north is, either use a magnetic compass, or try to find Polaris, the North Star.

For instructions on precise polar alignment, see our FAQ on How to Align an Astronomical Telescope.

Now your are ready to align the finder scope.

You will have to find a way to align your finderscope so that it is in line and points to the same thing you see in the eyepiece. Then you can use it to find objects of interest. The best way to do this is to find the lowest power eyepiece you have, and use it to find a bright planet like Juipter, or even the moon. Once you get Jupiter centered in the eyepiece of your telescope, and if your telescope tracks, lock down the drive to follow the planet so it will stay centered in the eyepiece. If your telescope does not track, then just re-center the planet in the eyepiece from time to time.

Now, look at the finder scope. I assume it is a scope. It should have somewhere on the mount at least one set of three thumb screws holding the finderscope in place. Gently loosen the screws on the finderscope and look through its eyepiece. You should see a cross hair or "X". Align the planet on the cross hair by alternately adjusting the screws until it stays centered. When it is, try to tighten the screws so it holds the finderscope securely. Now your finderscope is aligned with the telescope eyepiece, and you should be able to use it to find other objects of interest.

If aligning the finderscope is too hard to do at night, then try doing the alignment during the day, by finding the top of a telephone pole, a radio tower, or similar object, at least a mile distant, and use it for aligning the finder scope. Then wait for nightfall.

Be aware that finderscopes loose their alignment quite easily, because those screws can be rattled loose, so you will have to do this often. Be sure to check the alignment every time you use the telescope, and realign if necessary.

You are now ready to use your telescope.

Answer 2

There is one thing that you need besides a telescope. That is a sky atlas that shows you where the interesting objects are and how to find them. I am giving you a link to where you can buy the best one on the market. While you are there, you may also wish to order a subscription to Sky & Telescope. It is a great magazine.

Answer 3

well one thing use the smaller lenses u then c further objects
never look direct in the sun and always clean it and don't forget to take the cap off when looking through it
u will need a black clear sky with no cloudes in the night
the best place look through in ur bedroom with the light off or look on a hill i think its better living in the country side then the city

Answer 4

There's loads of internet resources out there - just type in amateur astronomy or beginner astronomy and you'll find loads of information. Also pick up a copy of Astronomy magazine - it's invaluable!

Answer 5

join an astronomy group if you're serious

Answer 6

buy a space shuttle.

Answer 7

to find the most space....stick it in you're ear..

Answer 8

wow, and you type in caps as well, how nice !!