What is LST? Where do I find it in my GoTo scope’s menu?

LST refers to the local sidereal time, which is the right ascension (RA) that is on the meridian at your observing location. Objects with an RA equal to the LST...

What is LST? Where do I find it in my GoTo scope’s menu?

LST refers to the local sidereal time, which is the right ascension (RA) that is on the meridian at your observing location. Objects with an RA equal to the LST...

How do I use the setting circles on my Celestron German equatorial mount?

When you look at your equatorially mounted telescope, you will notice dials on both axes of the scope. These graduated circular scales are the setting circles and are used to...

How do I use the setting circles on my Celestron German equatorial mount?

When you look at your equatorially mounted telescope, you will notice dials on both axes of the scope. These graduated circular scales are the setting circles and are used to...

How do I use the RA and Dec vernier scales on my mount’s setting circles?

The RA setting circle on your AS-GT mount is only marked to intervals of ten minutes. To increase the accuracy of the circle, there is a vernier scale (vernier for...

How do I use the RA and Dec vernier scales on my mount’s setting circles?

The RA setting circle on your AS-GT mount is only marked to intervals of ten minutes. To increase the accuracy of the circle, there is a vernier scale (vernier for...

I have an old fork-mounted Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (SCT)....

There is no upgrade available to convert your old Celestron fork-mounted SCT to a GoTo capability.Instead, you need to convert it to a dovetail mounting. Here is an outline of...

I have an old fork-mounted Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (SCT)....

There is no upgrade available to convert your old Celestron fork-mounted SCT to a GoTo capability.Instead, you need to convert it to a dovetail mounting. Here is an outline of...

My NexStar hand control has firmware version 4.19. Yet when I use the la...

NexRemote allows you to choose both the mount and firmware versions to control your computerized telescope (through its hand control) with your PC.NexRemote releases are usually done after hand con...

My NexStar hand control has firmware version 4.19. Yet when I use the la...

NexRemote allows you to choose both the mount and firmware versions to control your computerized telescope (through its hand control) with your PC.NexRemote releases are usually done after hand con...

What is a star party? Where can I find information on star parties aroun...

A star party is simply a gathering of people who are curious about astronomy and want to observe the night sky together. They are a great way to meet up...

What is a star party? Where can I find information on star parties aroun...

A star party is simply a gathering of people who are curious about astronomy and want to observe the night sky together. They are a great way to meet up...