A detailed guide to getting started with a beginner or budget telescope. For a detailed guide to choosing a beginner telescope, check out this video: A Telescope for Every Budget: https://youtu.be/-3XeWccswfU?si=fSwg78oVPEQT0Ihp
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Know Your Gear
5:47 Align Your Finder
6:50 Choosing an Eyepiece and Focusing
9:35 Prepare for Observations
11:20 Find Your Targets
14:33 Conclusion
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