Videos and tutorials

Video tutorials on setup, alignment and everyday use. Follow along step by step and get more out of your gear, from unboxing to first light.

Setup and assembly

#1 How to balance your telescope

Watch Aussie Dylan O’Donnell, explain the importance of and process for balancing your telescope on an equatorial mount.

Alignment

#2 Introduction to polar alignment

So what is polar alignment and why is it important when setting up an equatorial mount.

Alignment

#3 Visual polar alignment using a polar telescope

Watch Canadian Trevor Jones, explain the process for polar aligning an equatorial mount using a polar scope.

Alignment

#4 Camera-based polar alignment using PoleMaster

Watch Trevor upgrade his polar alignment routine with the highly accurate QHYCCD PoleMaster.

Alignment, Astrophotography, Setup and assembly

#5 Controlling your rig with an onboard mini-computer

Trevor reviews the ToupTek StellaVita, polar aligning his mount and controls a full astrophotography rig from his smart phone.

Equipment

#6 Choosing eyepieces for your telescope

Are you thinking about getting a new eyepiece? Check out this clear overview on how to match an eyepiece to your telescope.

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