Telescope Related Videos

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* How to Observe Galaxies from Astronomy Magazine. Good introduction to observing Galaxies.

 

* 400 Years of the Telescope: HD Trailer.  Very Cool, the evolution of the telescope and the future of the telescope!

                                    You can purchase the above DVD, click here.

 

* Microsoft WorldWide Telescope Introduction.  Cool introduction to how technology has enabled us to share what we see through a telescope with the world, and allow an interactive environment where you can teach and create your own tours.

                                    Here's the link for WorldWide Telescope, click here.

 

Looking to buy a telescope, but not sure where to start?  This will take you to a great series of videos explaining the different types of telescopes with pros and cons. Great series to watch!  Not often that you get a tour through a telescope store.

 

Equatorial mount, polar alignment, quick method.  Nice quick instructional on a quick method of polar alignment. Recommended only for observing, not astrophotography.

 

Drift Method Polar Alignment.  Good instructional video on the principles on the star drift method for perfect polar alignment.  Good for astrophotography.

 

Polar Alignment with Polar Alignment Scope.  Another option for fast polar alignment. 

 

More to come! . . .