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How do you Polar Align using an EQ Mount?

To Polar Align using a Computerized AZ mount with wedge, click here. To Polar align a manual EQ mount, click here.Polar Alignment of your computerized EQ mount consists of 5...

How do you Polar Align using an EQ Mount?

To Polar Align using a Computerized AZ mount with wedge, click here. To Polar align a manual EQ mount, click here.Polar Alignment of your computerized EQ mount consists of 5...

How do you Align using a Fork-Mounted Scope with a Wedge?

How do you Align using a Fork-Mounted Scope with a Wedge?

Your Fork-mounted scope can accurately track objects when used in its Alt-Az position. However, if you intend to do long exposure astroimaging, you will need to convert your alt-azimuth telescope...

How do you Align using a Fork-Mounted Scope with a Wedge?

Your Fork-mounted scope can accurately track objects when used in its Alt-Az position. However, if you intend to do long exposure astroimaging, you will need to convert your alt-azimuth telescope...

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 Exit Pupil and Eye Relief for Sport Optics?

Exit PupilThe exit pupil is the width of the beam of light leaving the eyepiece, usually measured in millimeters (mm). The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image will...

What is Exit Pupil and Eye Relief for Sport Optics?

Exit PupilThe exit pupil is the width of the beam of light leaving the eyepiece, usually measured in millimeters (mm). The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image will...

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...