How do you Align and Polar Align using a manual EQ Mount?

To Polar Align using a Computerized AZ mount with wedge, click here. To Polar Align using a Computerized EQ mount, click here.Polar alignment is something that is only required if...

How do you Align and Polar Align using a manual EQ Mount?

To Polar Align using a Computerized AZ mount with wedge, click here. To Polar Align using a Computerized EQ mount, click here.Polar alignment is something that is only required if...

What is a Diffraction Spike?

A diffraction spike is the light you see extend from a star in your astro-images. A diffraction spike is caused by how light bends or diffracts around an object or...

What is a Diffraction Spike?

A diffraction spike is the light you see extend from a star in your astro-images. A diffraction spike is caused by how light bends or diffracts around an object or...

Should I use an Alt-Az or Equatorial Mount?

Should I use an Alt-Az or Equatorial Mount?

 A telescope mount has two functions. First, it should provide a system for smooth controlled movement to point and guide the instrument. Second, it should support the telescope firmly so...

Should I use an Alt-Az or Equatorial Mount?

 A telescope mount has two functions. First, it should provide a system for smooth controlled movement to point and guide the instrument. Second, it should support the telescope firmly so...

What is the T-Mount system? What are T-Adapters and T-Rings?

T is for Tamron, a long-time maker of lenses and accessories to fit many different makes of cameras. They devised the system in the 1950s-1960s to sell their lenses to...

What is the T-Mount system? What are T-Adapters and T-Rings?

T is for Tamron, a long-time maker of lenses and accessories to fit many different makes of cameras. They devised the system in the 1950s-1960s to sell their lenses to...

My NexStar+ hand control is stuck displaying “Initializing….” What can I...

NOTE: This is just for NexStar+ hand-controllers only. For NexStar* hand controllers, please click here. Make sure no buttons are stuck. If not, then you can try the following three...

My NexStar+ hand control is stuck displaying “Initializing….” What can I...

NOTE: This is just for NexStar+ hand-controllers only. For NexStar* hand controllers, please click here. Make sure no buttons are stuck. If not, then you can try the following three...

My NexStar* hand control is stuck displaying “Initializing….” What can I...

NOTE: This is just for NexStar* hand-controllers only. For NexStar+ hand controllers, please click here. Make sure no buttons are stuck. If not, then you can try the following three...

My NexStar* hand control is stuck displaying “Initializing….” What can I...

NOTE: This is just for NexStar* hand-controllers only. For NexStar+ hand controllers, please click here. Make sure no buttons are stuck. If not, then you can try the following three...