How To Use A Telescope To See Planets (and photograph them, too)

[@LearnToStargaze]

Hello Stargazers, this is a very old video, an updated version is called "Learn To Use Any Telescope". We're also excited to announce that we're now on Patreon! Follow us for behind-the-scenes footage from LearnToStargaze and updates on the development of our stargazing retreat, "Stargaze Nova Scotia." www.patreon.com/LearnToStargaze

[@yasmeensher-harari3842]

Do you have an Instagram account

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@yasmeensher-harari3842 @learnToStargaze same as KZbin

[@MONKEY-BARS]

@@LearnToStargaze what’s the telescope that you use called

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@MONKEY-BARSI use literally every type of telescope. You’ll need to be more specific.

[@MONKEY-BARS]

@@LearnToStargaze the one in the video that’s sitting next to you

[@timyates64]

I saw Saturn for the first time last week. I own a small reflecting scope I received for Christmas. It was breathtaking. I will be looking for it again in the early morning hours from east Tennessee where I live. Thanks for what you do for the hobby.

[@anaveragekid4798]

You can see it tonight too

[@jackwojczynski8559]

What telescope? I’m looking to buy a nice beginner one (under $250) and I really hope to see Saturn

[@spiritgonzalez5471]

Nice there, I got mine because of my school grades the Celestron 60az I just seen stars because in my country the cloud surrounding is high there will be a day that it will not have any clouds afortunately.

[@spiritgonzalez5471]

@@jackwojczynski8559 Hey, I recommend you the celestron 127EQ for 209 dollars and it’s worth it because my cousin owns it

[@Zegery]

@@spiritgonzalez5471 no don't get that telescope it's very frustrating for beginners. for a similar price you can get starblast II on eq1 mount, or 114eq which I hear is much better than 127eq

[@nicholascaldicott8622]

Bought a £100 4.5 inch 700mm scope yesterday, and after watching these instructional videos was able to see Jupiter and 3 of its moons at 175x mag tonight. I even could make out some of its bands! Totally exceeded my expectations and I owe it all to LearnToStargaze.

[@LearnToStargaze]

Great to hear!!!

[@3gee837]

you can see jupiters moon with just a bincoulars

[@XoXo475]

@@3gee837 but not the bands !

[@yassine8935]

What's the name of the scope ?

[@szymondemski2557]

I have one thing to say, THANK YOU. After your video I finally figured out how to properly focus on planets. Last night I viewed Jupiter, Saturn and Mars thanks to you

[@LearnToStargaze]

Great to hear!

[@ishzavala3915]

I’ve bought a couple of your books and this tutorial is great for me to start imagining the moon and the planets. Thank you!

[@LearnToStargaze]

Hello LearnToStargaze subscribers! This is the first video where I've encouraged viewers to pick up a copy of my book: 50 Things to See with a Telescope. If you did, please let me know in the comments. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your stargazing journey! ~ John

[@christopherleveck6835]

Do you think you could share your raw video with us so we can practice using the software? It would be easier to use something we know is good to learn it.

[@Climb2]

i randomly zoomed into what i thought was a star and got jupiter 💀

[@ridleyroid9060]

Thank you so much, this was EXACTLY what I was looking for.

[@3dfxvoodoocards6]

11:20 - through my ES achromat 102/1000 mm, Uranus looks like a small to medium bright star. I could not see it's blue color.

[@LearnToStargaze]

Uranus is actually more of a light teal. I’ve only used my 12 inch telescope to see Uranus.

[@yasmeensher-harari3842]

Thanks to you yesterday I saw my first star , your videos are amazing I saw this one 10 times

[@LearnToStargaze]

That is awesome!

[@bdib]

Thanks for you videos. I did purchase 50 Things to see with a small Telescope. It is an excellent guide for a beginner at a reasonable price. I look forward to future videos and purchasing more books as I get more involved with star gazing.

[@LearnToStargaze]

Glad you enjoyed the book!

[@H_A_F_GAMING]

Wow , I was using the 20 mm lens all this time thinking it was more powerful..can’t wait to use the 10mm tonight

[@tanker1425]

thanks for the video :) very helpful

[@jasonminton9681]

Thanks for this video, particularly the demystifying of the image processing software, I'll be downloading and trying this shortly. Also ordering a copy of 50 things...

[@LearnToStargaze]

Thanks!

[@OozoraKazuki]

It also greatly helps if you are about to take the picture with the phone and without it's adapter to just purchase a remote shutter; these are greatly cheap, around $5-7. Though cheap, they help you avoid the shaking of when you press the phone's shutter on the screen. I have one, though not for taking pictures of planets. ^^

[@Old-DrO]

I just got a telescope! Thank you for your very good informational videos.

[@yasmeensher-harari3842]

is it okay that my finder scope shows thing like building or words on building upside down?

[@LearnToStargaze]

That’s normal, just a function of the design.

[@yasmeensher-harari3842]

@@LearnToStargaze Thanks you are helping a lot

[@BambinoPinguino]

Great job on this video! Had to buy one of your books as a 'Thank you' 👍

[@LearnToStargaze]

Awesome! Enjoy the book!

[@scp-yearsago]

I am trying to build a telescope to view the upcoming C/2022 E3 ZTF comet. I am using a 50 mm achromat doublet objective lens (700 mm focal length) and an 8 mm eyepiece. Is it possible to view the comet, as the aperture is just 50 mm? Also, would I be able to capture a shot with a phone? Would I be able to spot the planets decently?

[@LearnToStargaze]

Yes you could see the comet, and the Moons of Jupiter. I’d guess that taking images with a phone with that set up would be extremely challenging.

[@fatstrings8711]

Excellent video! Thanks! Can’t wait to check out the books too.

[@LearnToStargaze]

Thanks! Our new book is 110 Things to See with a Telescope: The World's Most Famous Stargazing List.

[@tjmc976]

My telescope wobbles a LOT at any touches, wind, focusing, or even breathing, so getting a good picture of Saturn is like wresting a goose. I noticed that your telescope is much more stable. What is the telescope? I really love these videos, please keep it up!

[@LearnToStargaze]

I have about 30 telescopes right now, haha. See my latest video, “A Telescope For Every Budget” if you’re looking to upgrade.

[@wildyorkieoutdoors7271]

At last an actually recording of Saturn in real life viewing with this telescope!! my 20 x 60 x 80 aperture gosky spotting scope has a very similar image maybe the 100az will be a bit better though in the end, good vid👍

[@zetsubou619]

You deserve more love!

[@raffaellademartino14]

Thank you for this helpful video!

[@marinadsouza3486]

Hi @learnToStargaze im having difficulty in deciding which telescope to get my son ... since im in the UAE there isn't much variety. Was thinking of getting the celestron 100AZ .. can you please help. Thanks

[@LearnToStargaze]

Hi! The 100AZ is an okay telescope for kids. A younger child might do better with an Orion SkyScanner.

[@ManishFrenchStudio]

Knowledgeable video 💖💖🎁🎉 thank you for sharing 🙏😀🎁🎁🎁🎁🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ngocthukhoa2k3ngoaithuong36]

good job )) , this vid's very useful

[@coolpuppykid1455]

There's this great app called sky map it lets you see where the planets are with your phone based off your orientation

[@kelvinsilver4243]

Hello I'm kelvin. I really like this video and I would love to see these planets with my eyes using a telescope. Unfortunately I can't because telescopes aren't available in Nigeria. Any help would be appreciated

[@LearnToStargaze]

Use B&H photo. They ship to Nigeria, although they will charge an import fee. I buy used telescopes from here all the time and have them shipped to Canada. (Note: their website ordering system is closed on Saturdays.)

[@AstronomicaIPhotos]

hello i have a question if you are still responding to comments, im going to get a telescope for my birthday this month and im wondering if you can stack filters like a solar filter and a light polution filter, thanks👍

[@LearnToStargaze]

What type of telescope?

[@AstronomicaIPhotos]

@@LearnToStargaze can i tell you once i get it? my birthday is on the 28th so sorry for the wait

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@AstronomicaIPhotos Happy Birthday! Be sure to watch our video on "How to Use Any Telescope" before it arrives :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4KWeoNsZaudb8U

[@AstronomicaIPhotos]

@@LearnToStargaze ok, thanks

[@bindaredundat-uv6wz]

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[@Ethxn._.Fl1ck]

Tysm for the vid Really helped me out

[@t4ke_5]

how do i see the details on jupiter, i got a 2x barlow and i still can’t see any details it just looks like a big white dot

[@LearnToStargaze]

Are the Moons pin points? If not, it’s a focus issue. You can also stop down the brightness with a blue filter. I’ve found this helps see detail in Jupiter’s clouds. The stability and transparency of the air also plays a factor.

[@tristantheoofer2]

lets go so this means when i get my 80mm aperture telescope for christmas ima actually be able to properly see saturn and shit like that. les go

[@LearnToStargaze]

Well, 80mm is on the small side. That’s the number that determines resolution. The mount and finder quality will determine how difficult it will be to find targets. I started with a $14 telescope from CVS, and that was enough to get me hooked on the hobby!

[@Fox.White.]

Hello! I recently bought a 90080 Celtic bird that came with two eyepieces (20 mm and 10mm). I'm trying to see Saturn or other objects but it's always extremely small and shows a tiny shiny ball and i cant really see the ring. So i'd like some advices overall ( i live near Paris). What other eyepieces should i buy? How can i see Saturn's ring or Jupiter's red spot?

[@LearnToStargaze]

Finding Saturn is pretty easy right now, it’s the bright yellow star to the South. Use the 20mm eyepiece to find it, and then the 10mm to increase the magnification after you’ve found it. You should be able to see the ring clearly and without issue unless there is something wrong with the telescope. Jupiter rises in the early morning right now. Seeing the red spot in that telescope might be wishful thinking, but this has more to do with the stability of the atmosphere then the telescope.

[@Fox.White.]

​@@LearnToStargaze thank you! Do you think I should use smaller eyepieces to zoom even more?

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@Fox.White. On after you've found the target, and you're not satisfied with lower magnification. Keep in mind, smaller eyepieces (those with lower focal lengths) are often lower quality, which also affects the view. If you want one eyepiece that does it all, you might consider the SV230, though that may be more expensive than the telescope (which is actually typical).

[@MatthewAntkiewicz]

Nice what kind of camera are you using???? What you think about Scientific Refractor 80/640AZ Thanks !!!

[@LearnToStargaze]

For this video just an iPhone camera. For an Astro camera, I use an ASI294mc pro

[@LearnToStargaze]

Is that telescope on the Nano mount? See if you can get up to the 102mm version.

[@saucenotgravy1]

Great videos ty

[@lando_04_]

Hi John so i recently got a new Newtonian telescope and i am wondering if you need to colonize the telescope perfectly to see the planets?

[@LearnToStargaze]

Colonize? You mean collimate. That depends on if it needs collimation. Does it need collimation?

[@lando_04_]

@@LearnToStargaze oh sorry that was my autocorrect. But yeah it does need collimation

[@lando_04_]

@@LearnToStargaze so does that mean i need to perfectly collimate the telescope to clearly view the planets?

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@lando_04_ ideally, yes. Otherwise the planets will look out of focus even if they are in focus.

[@lando_04_]

@@LearnToStargaze oh ok thanks for helping me😀

[@larrywiseman5534]

love your videos. Question? is it okay to leave a telescope outside i. e. overnight in the heat or the cold if its completely covered?

[@LearnToStargaze]

People do this all the time.

[@DavidMFChapman]

Nicely done!

[@yasmeensher-harari3842]

Thanks to you now I know what to do tomorrow I'm going to try again

[@bryansgaming3945]

I have just recently gotten into astrophtography and I was looking for a video to help me. This video is very helpful but I cant find the apps that you used in the video, are they outdated or are there any alternative apps to use?

[@LearnToStargaze]

Those still exist. There are better ones though. The expert on these apps would be Dylan O’Donnel.

[@bryansgaming3945]

@@LearnToStargaze okay thank you

[@dragxn4227]

Hey my dad gave a telescope that he had 20. Years back it is “bushnell 20-60x60 coated optics” plz cn you tell that is it a 60mm telescope? and can i see any planet through it? (Plz reply)

[@LearnToStargaze]

You may need to try to find out. Try pointing it at those two bright stars in the west tonight (that’s Jupiter and Venus). Look for Jupiter’s 4 moons surrounding it.

[@joehiker1323]

The book "50 Things to see with a Telescope" doesn't mention the size telescope to use. Anyone know?

[@LearnToStargaze]

Any size. These objects can also be identified in binoculars from dark skies.

[@daemongod9856]

I miss my telescope. And i I'm thrilled that you touched on computerized telescope use a tiny bit more , ones that find things based on software or other things. And that some can view the sun via digital filtering. Vs glass optical. But maybe too advanced for this video but it's so much easier. Had one 20 years ago and it had pre programmed modes but was handled by a remote with a display similar to an alarm clock with those 8 shaped sectioned displays. Had to calibrate it Very newb friendly And you didn't mention light pollution! You can be totally blind in a city! I go up to a small mountain flat cliffside to really get the best of it. But just getting out of the city can do wonders! Light pollution even if not direct can dull things by interacting with the atmosphere in midiscule ways. I'd love to chat with you if you have a discord channel or something. I have some fun ideas for you in many ways! Impressed you went into the basic image modification software - please continue to help apsiring lovers of the cosmos Thanks for bringing this

[@LearnToStargaze]

Thanks for commenting on this very old video! Glad to see it’s still helpful!

[@ItsJustSnoop2]

I got my celestron 80eq second hand and has only.one lens which is very zoomed in (I believe is 10mm) and I have no Barlow. Didnt find the barlow thing as an issue yet as I cant even find any planets. Any help? I tried just waving my telescope around in the general direction of jupiter and hoped to see something but no success. Any help...?

[@LearnToStargaze]

You always want to search for targets using an eyepiece of around 25mm. Beginners should also use red dot finder. The red dot finder must be aligned to the telescope before use at night. Do those things, and finding targets is trivial.

[@ItsJustSnoop2]

@@LearnToStargaze well I don't have a 25mm lens nor a red dot finder. My finder just has a red tint to it with nothing marking the middle point..

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@ItsJustSnoop2 then you don’t really have a functioning telescope. I recommend ordering a 25mm Plossl eyepiece and a red dot finder.

[@ItsJustSnoop2]

@LearnToStargaze well I don't have any money left but will try

[@ItsJustSnoop2]

​​​@@LearnToStargazealright so I got a red dot finder and a 20mm eyepiece. I pointed it at Jupiter, and what I first saw was a medium sized white dot with some black spots. I figure that's jupiter and some asteroids? I adjusted the focus a bit and saw Jupiter as a little circle, could barely distuinguish the colours, alongside seeing 4 moons as dots. Note that I am seeing this only rhrough a 10mm eye piece. What I wanted to ask is should I buy a 3x barlow and possibly a 4mm eyepiece to see further? My aperture is 3.5", and that much magnification might not help with seeing detail. Thanks for reading this. ❤

[@golden_slimy5011]

I own a starsense 114 az when I use the app it shows the wrong location of moon, jupiter and other how do i fix it

[@LearnToStargaze]

See my comment on your prior post.

[@fadetoblack51]

Is using an app like stargazer a decent way for a beginner to aim planets?

[@LearnToStargaze]

Identify yes, aim, not so much. Just use your finder to point at the planet.

[@hellotaco2466]

Hey John, nice video this really helps but I have a question, how do u get the video from the phone into your computer? I'm on pc btw

[@LearnToStargaze]

I used to just email it to myself. Hope this helps!

[@hellotaco2466]

@@LearnToStargaze Thanks!

[@nggreg-y1f]

This video have so much useful information.

[@jebingos390]

Hey! I have telescope And i can't see the planeta colours i can see just very bright light... What can i do to see the colours? The app is not avalibe on Google store

[@LearnToStargaze]

Can you clearly see Saturn’s rings? Other than that it’s a bright flat yellow. If you can’t see the rings, your telescope is out of focus.

[@jebingos390]

@@LearnToStargaze Okay thank you i will try to focus that better

[@johnnyrotton9005]

Great vid thank you 🙏

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

Hello❤️Your charm is irresistible!! You look energetic.

[@xxcrankxx5249]

I got a Omni 102 xlt and I’m trying to look at Saturn but all I get is a big white dot and no matter how I focus it it dosent change :[ can you help?

[@LearnToStargaze]

Sounds like there’s an issue with the eyepiece. Which one are you using?

[@xxcrankxx5249]

@ all of them I have two 25s a Barlow and a 10 I switch them the Barlow and the eyepieces and even tried what you said still nothing and no focus I’ve also shifted the focus numerous times I’m having this issue with everything except for the moon I’m trying to doubt that it’s the telescope due to the price I paid and review pictures should I purchase a more expensive eyepiece?

[@error69420]

I have 1 question. When i look up at saturn through my telescope, it doesn't show me its rings. I've same problem with jupiter, my telescope again doesn't show me Jupiter's moons. What should I do?

[@LearnToStargaze]

The telescope is out of focus. Have you contacted your local astronomy club for help?

[@AndroidSanty]

Gracias!

[@vietnamese.ricefarmer123]

Hello, I have a question about observing the new moon. If theres a new moon, it's always close to the sun. Can I observe the moon then or will I go blind? Is it the same for Mercury?

[@LearnToStargaze]

These is an eclipse next year. If you’re in North America then, you can observe the new Moon at that time. No telescope required.

[@vietnamese.ricefarmer123]

@@LearnToStargaze And if you live in the Netherlands?

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@vietnamese.ricefarmer123 For sure! Your next opportunity will be on September 23, in the year 2081. Be sure to mark your calendar so you won't forget.

[@rachaelp6054]

I have a very basic celestron which came with a 20mm, a Barlow and a 4mm… I can find Jupiter and Saturn okay and when viewed with the 20mm I can see gas bands and moons… But when I attach the Barlow or the 4mm I am totally helpless and I feel I’ll never crack it :(

[@LearnToStargaze]

The Barlow and the 4mm are included so that the marketing department can advertise high magnifications. I’ve found that they often don’t work.

[@rachaelp6054]

@@LearnToStargaze Whilst annoying to hear, it’s almost reassuring that this is case. I thought I was the problem! Is there any you would recommend? 10mm etc?

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@rachaelp6054 Hi! The quality of the eyepiece matters A LOT. premium eyepiece will generally drastically improve the view through any beginner telescope. For small telescopes, here is the 10mm eyepiece that I use, and I enjoy it quite a bit for the planets: www.highpointscientific.com/baader-hyperion-10-mm-1-25-inch-eyepiece-hyp-10

[@baswillemstein3403]

I have 1 question. when I try to focus my telescope then what I'm looking at always moves which makes it hard to focus. And when I let go of my tekescope it will get normal again... is there anything I can do about that? Thanks in advance!

[@LearnToStargaze]

A basic telescope should be able to take a pretty good punch (in the mount) without moving. One of the qualifications of a telescope designed for viewing space is that it is completely stable. What kind of telescope are you using?

[@baswillemstein3403]

Hi, I'm using the bresser polaris 102/600 with eq3 mount.

[@baswillemstein3403]

Hmm I was thinking, and I may know the problem, I'm gonna try to fix it the next time I am going to watch the stars, which will be tonight or tomorrow. I will message u again when I try it to let you know if it worked.

[@LearnToStargaze]

Make sure you’re using the minimum magnification and that all the axis are locked down (they should only move with the slow motion controls). There may also be a tension screw on the focuser that needs to be tensioned correctly.

[@baswillemstein3403]

Okay, thank you very much! I will try it!

[@bwicked3059]

Thanks bud 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@martinpolanco5681]

What kind of telescope next you

[@stuffing202]

I think its the celestron 100mm

[@robertdewolfe8867]

Bought 50 things on the moon and 110 to see with a telescope. Hope the sub zero temps and wind subside soon so I can get out and stat finding things.

[@LearnToStargaze]

Enjoy! This is a great time to explore the Moon!

[@hothmandon]

What's is a moon filter? Mine came with that?

[@LearnToStargaze]

The moon is bright. It’s like sunglasses for your telescope.

[@isabellechautard8034]

Thanks perfect

[@bengilna7590]

Why is it that when i try to look at planets, I focus it and it just looks like a small white dot

[@LearnToStargaze]

What planet? What magnification?

[@bengilna7590]

It was a 4mm in a 3x barlow lense. I am not sure if it was a planet or star I just chose the brightest star. That might be the reason.

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@bengilna7590 You should probably put that eyepiece away in a drawer, and toss the barlow. The 20mm eyepiece that probably came with the telescope is all you should be using if you are a beginner.

[@bengilna7590]

Ok thanks.

[@Markaras]

What is a Barlow?

[@LearnToStargaze]

A 2x Barlow doubles the magnification. (Resolution stays the same.)

[@Markaras]

@@LearnToStargaze will a Barlow turn jupiter from white ball into colored one? I will get a moon filter, I hope it works

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@Markaras it might help a bit. I’ve found blue works well on Jupiter. The key is it have sharp focus and stair at it for a while until your eyes get used to the brightness.

[@Aunindya]

Saw jupiter with 70x, I saw two of its band

[@Tvrtko_I]

How can I see Earth 🌍?

[@LearnToStargaze]

A plane ticket would be the right tool for that job.

[@pointyorb]

Alt Title: How to Not Suck at Telescoping I really needed this guide

[@Woody-ov6xk]

Thanks 👍

[@TipJarPrime]

i tried pointing my telescope at venus but all i got was a weird circle with bacteria looking stuff on it, any tips?

[@LearnToStargaze]

You’re just very out of focus. Practice focusing the telescope on distant objects.

[@TipJarPrime]

@LearnToStargaze how do I focus tho?

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@TipJarPrimeput in the eyepiece, and turn the focusing knobs until the image looks sharp. It may help to practice during the day.

[@TipJarPrime]

@@LearnToStargaze I tried many times but it doesn't work:(

[@tjmc976]

It also may be that one of your lenses is just dirty. Take a microfiber cloth and just wipe it.

[@TheReemzuhair]

I saw Jupiter for the first time 3 days ago

[@ventusgod9080]

I recently bought the orion spaceprobe 2 76 mm equatorial reflector telescope and i’m having trouble seeing anything in the sky.

[@LearnToStargaze]

Yes, that’s not surprising. On my list of the 5 things that make a good beginner telescope, that scope scores a solid zero. That said, practice on the Moon, and try for Saturn (Saturn Rises about an hour after dark this time of year). Visit your local astronomy club for one on one help.

[@ventusgod9080]

@@LearnToStargaze Oh i should of watched your video then! Should i see if i can return it? If so what telescope should i buy?

[@LearnToStargaze]

@@ventusgod9080 Assuming you're looking for something within the same budget? See if you can find a used Dobsonian Telescope (6 or 8 inches). I bought my 6 inch for $150 last year on Facebook marketplace, and my 8 inch a few years ago for $200. You'll need a guidebook like 110 things to see with a telescope so you'll know where to point it. Alternatively, you could get something with Starsense. Starsense lets your phone guide you to the targets: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/802460103-USE/celestron_22460_starsense_explorer_dx_102az.html

[@Jim-Stick]

My last name has been a big thing. Having a telescope now, I feel so spoiled. This will help me look at my self.

[@lars5084]

I can see saturn and jupiter with my eyes, but whenever i look through my telescope its totally black. Can someone try and help me?

[@omaririchards930]

Did you figure it out?

[@thomasreal4576]

Stumbling on this video may have helped save my life.

[@Domas15]

Great video

[@Hamza_oz145]

I got a telescope today, built it, took an hour trying to understand how it works, its blurry, i dont get it..

[@LearnToStargaze]

See my more recent video called “how to use any telescope”

[@Iriska_Official4488]

I have the same telescope

[@KERBALVISION-KSP]

Omg you play KSP

[@horvathrenata968]

Saturn is my favorit planet within the Solar system

[@lavernejwharton4655]

Moving and light speed, by the time we see it's light years ... design!

[@LearnToStargaze]

This comment is way over my head.

[@paganphil100]

@lavernejwharton4655: Physics.

[@paganphil100]

@@LearnToStargaze : I think it was a religious comment (claiming "intelligent design").

[@SeanyKrabs]

I tried manually locating a planet by just moving around my scope, and I couldn’t do it after 45 minutes. Got lucky and did it once yesterday, never happening again

[@LearnToStargaze]

That’s a really strange way to use a telescope! You don’t need a telescope to see Saturn and Jupiter tonight, just point the finder at the planet and the telescope will make it bigger.

[@aurore4227]

Thannnnnnnk you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@YellowFace-lb8go]

Why you put Mars as a background

[@LearnToStargaze]

Why not?

[@YellowFace-lb8go]

No it’s just that I’m so curious not why not I like the background

[@alexandrevaliquette3883]

Object on the zenith are easier to see... Me.. with a 2000mm long scope trying to reach the eyepiece at 8 feet above the ground!

[@LearnToStargaze]

I know the feeling. The eyepiece on my new scope is 10ft up. I use an 8 foot step ladder.

[@alexandrevaliquette3883]

@@LearnToStargaze I wish it was cheap to convert a Newtonian to a Cassegrain. Getting 4000mm focal, no distortion of image for under 200$. Well... it's more realistic to get a ladder as you did!

[@mortekay8195]

I think my eyepieces are broken since all i can see are light deprived pale, big dots.

[@LearnToStargaze]

Sounds like your focus is off.

[@mortekay8195]

@@LearnToStargaze its not, i unfocus and focus all the way back in and nothing happenes, all it does is zoom in or out from the pale dot

[@alicewright8816]

Hello I'm weighing up buying the Celestron 100AZ vs a Meade ETX80 - can anyone advise which is better? I can get for roughly the same price. The Meade is older I know but has the automatic robotic object finder. Is the Meade the better option? Thanks for any help! Alice

[@siri.9000]

(As with ANYTHING telescope related) depends what you’re after… The Meade’s object finder will assist in being able to locate those tricky planets that John mentioned like Uranus and Neptune as well as other objects in the night sky. But it’s focal length would be considered a hinderance to some as it would have less light gathering capability. Which is where the Celestron comes in to play, some experienced astronomers would tell you don’t go for anything under 100mm for scope if you hope to see those tricky planets or just greater detail in general (but with quite a bit of patience and the right conditions, it’s a bit of a blue moon moment, I’ve even seen images of Uranus through a 70mm as well as astrobiscuits demonstration of Jupiter with a 60mm. Nothing too fancy, but it can be done) so I’d imagine an 80mm would be THAT much better or better yet the 100mm (again, patience is required, but well worth the effort). Both Meade & Celestron are recognised names in the industry, so they should both be of good build quality. From what I’ve learned in my time doing this, as long as all the bells and whistles work, there is no “wrong” telescope for anyone it’s just a question of how much effort you want to put into your stargazing/setup. Try watching a few tutorials on how each one operates for ease of use and see which one strikes your fancy as well. Anyways, it’s been a while since you posted this, hope you found which one was right for you. Best of luck on your search and stargazing Alice!

[@liamfahy77]

@@siri.9000 omg thanks so much for replying with so much helpful advice and detail!! That's such a lovely thing to do for a total stranger and I'm honestly so grateful 🙂

[@briansturdy592]

Get the Celestron 100AZ . Great grab and go refractor.

[@siri.9000]

@liamfahy77 [one year later😅] Not a problem! Hope the hobby has treated you well! Astronomy can be daunting at first, but once you find your way it’s an absolute blast! Channels like John’s are a fantastic way to find your footing and learn from others both old and new to the hobby. And I enjoy that we can all help each other out when we get stuck☺️ Take care and all the best!

[@dragxn4227]

6:19 vedio starts….

[@LearnToStargaze]

Yeah, I’m going to replace this one with a faster paced version.

[@Markaras]

If I look at sun with a telescope, I could go blind, what about normal planets? Can they harm my eyes? Can the moon harm my eyes??? I saw it one time, it was really bright, I am afraid...

[@LearnToStargaze]

Don’t look at the Sun. Everything else in the sky is fine. The moon cannot hurt your eyes.

[@Markaras]

@@LearnToStargaze ok thanks, i will also get moon filter so I can see moon

[@5143gusgus]

People who use telescopes for aiming scopes are on another level Edit: No one asked

[@kLeo20Toes]

people from states with no global activity have the best chance of seeing the constellations 😅

[@LearnToStargaze]

You mean light pollution?

[@paulharvey7349]

Great video but the music in the background is too loud and annoying

[@LearnToStargaze]

Yeah , we didn’t know what we were doing back then. We’re working on remaking some of these old videos.

[@andrewgarcia2053]

Sweet

[@mogenvonbogel7342]

If only people were aloud to purchase NASA grade telescopes would be great

[@LearnToStargaze]

Professional telescopes are effectively free to use, you just have to write a good enough proposal! (Our you can use a robotic telescope like the BGO for free).

[@robertpainter1817]

Too many people might see things they are not supposed to see.

[@mogenvonbogel7342]

@@robertpainter1817 I imagine so as NASA purposely tamper and blur there pictures of planets

[@grimmsoul1343]

I can see Jupiter but can’t get my telescope to focus enough to see it clearly 😢

[@LearnToStargaze]

What type of telescope and what eyepiece?

[@jameerlawrencebondoc8162]

saw Jupiter on new year eve

[@LearnToStargaze]

Fantastic!

[@JumboJosh1895]

I saw uranus today

[@kennethmidwinter982]

Great video, unfortunately you speak so fast and therefore I missed so much of the content. Kind regards.

[@ash-xd5od]

Chromatic abberation

[@LearnToStargaze]

Of course! Most all sub $600 refractors have some amount of CA.

[@mhenhawke5093]

Using the phone to capture a picture of a planet sure got complicated fast. You need to do a video for us non/rocket science guys in basic English . You totally lost me at" First we do "

[@LearnToStargaze]

Sounds like you need to start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqTcfZmGZtCknc0si=NqWauvVc7Ex_uo9M after that let me know if you have any specific questions.