I agree - this presenter's ability and skills relegate many other claimed "experts" on any subject to also-rans. Full marks for content and clarity.
@mattsloan327 жыл бұрын
Darn.... After watching tons of Astronomy vids and getting some great advice my biggest finding is astronomers tend to be just plain old good people. So willing to share knowledge and encourage people new to the science. Thank you so much!
@twonumber227 жыл бұрын
Are you just getting into Astronomy like me? It's exciting!
@Dems4117 жыл бұрын
I agree
@Stephen-gp8yi8 ай бұрын
Just got my dob and some nice eyepieces so learning is a must.nothing worse and looking at something and not knowing what it is!
@WellingtonIronman6 жыл бұрын
This packs more useful information into 18 minutes than every single other astronomy video I've watched combined. Brilliant. Thank you.
@seanob14744 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thank you. I watched your tips yesterday; in the evening , I set up my telescope to view Jupiter. I hung a plastic bucket with some metal pieces in it from the lens tray after leveling and aligning. It's a beginner's scope which is fairly light overall. Once I had Jupiter in sight, I noticed an immediate improvement. Normally, I've found that the set-up has the shakes like crazy even on the calmest of nights. Last night, I was able to slow dial my RA cable and everything including Jupiter moved smoothly. The other tip that helped was regarding viewing. I tried to keep both eyes open and I remembered to try and take in my peripheral vision as well. Next thing I know was able to discern two bands on Jupiter, and I saw four moons (I'm fairly certain they were anyway). They were relatively in a straight line! For me a beginning astronomer, it was exciting. I also happened to see while I was setting up what I think was a satellite move across my field of view before I got Jupiter in sight. Thank you! I tried making the cap with two holes to aid focus. Turns out a Breakstone sour cream cap fit my lens perfectly, but i think I made the two viewing holes to large and close together. Next round of onion dip, I'll try again.
@99Crell8 жыл бұрын
Excellent, especially the home-made focus mask around 11 mins.
@ricksewell80567 жыл бұрын
99Crell n
@AdamRasmussenAstronaut8 жыл бұрын
This quick and dirty 20 tips was amazing. Thank you for putting this together.
@TheStevecas98602 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great tips Robert. I have shared this to my Stargazing with Steve page and telescope Addicts on Facebook!
@mesenteria Жыл бұрын
A truly excellent tips video. The best I have seen to date, and I have been doing this for decades now.
@JohnM2007-19 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these excellent tips in an easy to understand way. You've just enabled me to show my young children the beauty of the sky at night. They were amazed. And so was I.
@Lilfishies896 жыл бұрын
What a delightful video! I have learned so much. Thank you
@geraldmurphy64009 жыл бұрын
As a newbie this video is most helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Having done educational videos I appreciate the time and energy it takes. There is a lot more going on than what appears on the screen.
@DavidRice1117 жыл бұрын
Excellent, if too concise. You are among the top three tutorial chaps (if not chief among them) on telescopes, on KZbin! Thanks so much.
@oldgold110010 жыл бұрын
I'm new to astronomy, I found this video very informative. Thanks!!. John.
@eightmilesupwind90302 жыл бұрын
This is beyond awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!
@o.l.69643 жыл бұрын
Such deep understanding! Im impressed!
@ARM2383 жыл бұрын
Holy smokes. This is seriously one of the best videos for new comers to telescopes! I've lost count already how many tips you've given that will save me lots of frustration. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@rcj404610 жыл бұрын
Outstanding tips here! I've been an amateur astronomer of one sort or another for ~30 years now, and I learned a few things from this video.
@lhunt4802 жыл бұрын
Absolutely excellent tips 👍 Thank you🙂
@AlBeeston10 жыл бұрын
Just bought my first telescope, and found all your video's to be a great help. Many Thanks.
@NanaAnnaMe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the amazing tips!
@addicitvesubstance9 жыл бұрын
I am one of those 100's that did not take the second lens cap off of my reflector telescope... I blame the lack of mention in the owners manual... face has been palmed and I look forward to less frustrating observations.. thank you for this video.
@DavidRice1117 жыл бұрын
"I feel your pain." I still don't know why there's a small cap in the center of the primary cap?
@dunjagasparovsky99503 жыл бұрын
These videos have been the most useful, to the point videos for beginners. Thank you!
@yashsvidixit71694 жыл бұрын
Holistic, Clear and Lucid. Thanks for the amazing videos.
@orasorb81338 жыл бұрын
Wow, I forgot to take the whole part of the lens off... I only took off the tiny part... THANK YOU! YOU HELPED ME SO MUCH!!!
@DavidRice1117 жыл бұрын
Why is there a smaller cap at all?
@orasorb81337 жыл бұрын
idk
@jocksplurry62877 жыл бұрын
for viewing the moon for example, to make it less bright by reducing the aperture
@luisuribe1049 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, great vid. I though I'd return the favour. I use green/blue laser safety goggles for set-up and trips inside. They block wavelengths below 625 nm (red=625 to 740) and will help get to and maintain your night vision. I've tested this practice and I've cut down the time it takes to get my 'full' night vision back to about 10 minutes. I start wearing the goggles 30 minutes before I get to my telescope.
@DavidRice1117 жыл бұрын
Are these better than red goggles?
@pentiumcadiz3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ! Great video for us (beginers).
@Intheskyes14 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Super informative.
@neiltonks4 жыл бұрын
Possibly the most helpful video for a new comer there is! Thank you
@marklowe743110 жыл бұрын
Just getting my 10yr old daughter her first scope and I know nothing about them, this helped a huge amount, the sun info very important, thank you
@taffjones66264 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Thank you. I am new to the hobby and learning every day. Your videos certainly help. Cheers.
@gauravtalan48324 жыл бұрын
Thanks and love you sir...from India
@tim71pos2 жыл бұрын
Huge thumbs up for the advantages of observing on grass. My lawn runs 15° cooler than my asphalt driveway. The disadvantage is you may wear a ring in the grass around the telescope. So make sure you sneak away before the proprietor discovers the misdeed. With regard to going in and out of bright lights there are two solutions. One is simply too close your preferred observing eye and go inside on a one eyeball basis. Or put a patch over your observing eye. Because strange as it may seem the dark adapted eye will stay dark adapted till you get back outside. You can experiment with this at home when you get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom close one eye and leave the other open. Go ahead and use the light in the bathroom. Then turn it off and open your other eye. You can see a distinct difference between the two eyes. The eye you kept shut will help you navigate back because it won't be as dark.
@Shaker19789 жыл бұрын
You're creating really interesting videos! It's a pleasure watching them.
@Tobias578611 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best astronomy channel on youtube without any doubts! I love all of your videos!
@bingo45196 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have a six inch dobsonian coming in a few days and it will be an absolute blast observing, especially with these helpful tips.
@Parasuniversal7 жыл бұрын
Wow, just recently got a telescope and if you didn't mention the other lens cap we'd be scratching out heads forever
@ruzeenfarsad3679 жыл бұрын
Found this extremely informative as I'm new to amateur astronomy. I have a little 70mm Celestron and I never thought that using my 20mm eye piece was actually less powerful than the 10 or 4mm that came with it. Least, that's what I think I'm getting. Got a lunar filter coming soon too but I shall definitely invest in a bluey. Loved the laid back nature of this video too. Thanks a bunch!
@arrowayes9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. I've learned a lot, and had a great time!. Thank you and greetings from Spain.
@BP-ug8mc7 жыл бұрын
Super helpful for a beginner, thanks no end! Clear skies to you!
@GrandmasterBBC10 жыл бұрын
Well done. Really sound advice and tips.
@espacotempo3494 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, this was really helpful sir. Best wishes from the southern hemisphere, home of Carina and the Magellanic ladies.
@RocketPlanet11 жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for watching. It's a Questar field model from the 1980s and it has a moderately rare rapid focus system. We often use it as a 'gold standard' when testing other small instruments. KR RJD
@gerryroush83916 жыл бұрын
the two image fucus trick was new to me now need to make up a cap myself
@rebeckaphile97864 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video and this gentleman is a legend! Thanks 👍
@kukunishad11 жыл бұрын
Great video !!! I very very like your all videos. I am a beginner in astronomy. Your all videos really helps me a lot to increase my knowledge about astronomy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@brandonfleming71188 жыл бұрын
im saving up for a telescope and this video helped me a lot on info about telescopes
@RaffaPed6 жыл бұрын
A really good video for newbies like myself. Thanks for all of the great advice!!
@johnwarden192210 жыл бұрын
Just to add a couple of tips I've found, I have a Petzel Tekka 2 plus head lamp that has 3 white and 2 red light level settings that works great. A headlamp frees up your hands and is less likely to get lost on the ground in the dark. I also wrote with a sharpie the color and number of my filters on the bottom of their case to help find the one I need in the dark. Great vid and thanks for the tips.
@BradMaestas9 жыл бұрын
So much great information. I used to observe with some friends and their parents when I was younger and have been wanting to get back into it again and this was very helpful. Thanks!
@ashell20408 жыл бұрын
Very useful tips thanks you guys, great job! Keep them coming.
@rschiwal5 жыл бұрын
My own trick: Eye-patch. Keep it on your primary eye until it's time to view
@formdusktilldeath5 жыл бұрын
then use it on the other eye to avoid sqiunting
@133711382 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! The frequent changes in background music was a bit distracting. The content is so good it doesn't need music IMO
@peter76243 жыл бұрын
I've been "stargazing" for years but still managed to pick up some useful tips, many thanks!
@andypeterson21269 жыл бұрын
Great video, well made and very informative
@philboehm3 жыл бұрын
So useful! Thanks a lot!
@kylehca9 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video with great tips!
@zippysearle3 жыл бұрын
fantastic videos thank you
@normanfawley73795 жыл бұрын
I'm a newbie,who found this most informative.Thank you.
@rohithdsouza86 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that this video was recommend on my feed. Great video..
@3334alfieslater11 жыл бұрын
Great to see another long awaited video. I always look for ur vids in my news feed.pleaseeeeee keep them coming
@GsBBoyDan10 жыл бұрын
Wow, would not have thought of some of these. Going to try the focus test on binoculars (if it words for them) to get each eye perfect focused.
@brucenorris629710 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tips, great channel too.
@SenecaRocksMountainGuides6 жыл бұрын
Some people are good at things and some people are amazing--you are amazing--Thanks for the great vids!
@geodesicadomes56366 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video,thank you for uploading it. I just wanted to point out at 9:39 you should have said "a pair of compasses" as I assume you're not talking about finding magnetic north :) (My maths teacher used to tell us off for for not correctly distinguishing between the two!)
@cnaag680410 жыл бұрын
Great guide. Thanks!
@ronaldwest22646 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips Bud. Most appreciated!
@bryanblanc22402 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@sylvialivesey54437 жыл бұрын
I am new to astronomy and have my eye on an antique hand held Circa 1845 telescope. I was wondering as I know nothing about them if you could advise me if i'd be wasting my time....and by the way where did you get that lovely moon map on your wall it looks amazing from what I can see of it. Thanks for the post these videos!!
@JohnandJeanCater10 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and well done. Thank you!
@Spike.SpiegeI7 жыл бұрын
As someone new to the hobby I love this video, right to the point, all great tips! Earned a sub!
@choochoochooseyou8 жыл бұрын
Some great tips I'd never heard of before.
@TheMarat99999 жыл бұрын
Good video. Very professional. Thank you
@johndolan51311 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! Great hints!
@TheZectron23489 жыл бұрын
Awesome video with some great tips! Thank you!
@Myastroimages11 жыл бұрын
Well Done! Great Tips. Thank you!
@dashlamb93182 жыл бұрын
I'd like to purchase a hand held telescope and a regular telescope. Do you have any suggestions for entry level purchases of these two items? Thanks from Kansas City Missouri, USA.
@valor36az8 жыл бұрын
Great video. I would be worried about using a film solar filter I use the glass ones from Seymour solar.
@renbooth414710 жыл бұрын
now i have a clear view by watching the 20 tips. thank you.
@mthirugnana6 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely professional. Thanks for sharing the tips!
@thebisson5011 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this - am just starting, and this really helped! Off outside to see what I can see!
@alkevinzmedia5 жыл бұрын
I use the Sky Map app and place it on top of my telescope. I punch where I want it to go and a circle will guide me. The approximation isn't that precisce but close enough for me to find the object easier :)
@zakaroonetwork7772 жыл бұрын
2:30 And there goes our night vision. Was watching this in the dark. Then you blasted us with bright sun next to a white wall. Geeeeezzz.
@5280434510 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very informative.
@alanoneill340310 жыл бұрын
Oh FFS.. 3:10 I am one of those idiots who didn't take off the whole lens cap!
@ES-wp4bi5 жыл бұрын
I used to do that😂
@Cassinspace5 жыл бұрын
Dammit, I've had my telescope for over a year now and just realized the big cap has been on this whole time.
@Jason333M9 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about a Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ or an Orion Space Probe 3 EQ. Which one would you think would be the best for a beginning scope?
@RobertWelchman7 жыл бұрын
Great set of tips. Thank you.
@ShterionPilidov10 жыл бұрын
I have a question about the lense caps. My telescope is Konus Konustart 700 refractor with Plössl 12'5mm eyepiece. When i remove the two caps, the image is kinda fuzzy when it's focussed, but when I place the big cap with the small hole, the image becomes sharper at it's edges and more detailed. Does my telescope have some problem, or what? Thanks! Great video btw! :-)
@POLLOTROM10 жыл бұрын
LOVE IT. Thanks for the video.
@velvetronmusic7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the great tips - so much valuable information here for a beginner like me. I will need to reference this video often. (As a side note - I'm the 2001st "like" on this video - 2001, A Space Odyssey!)
@trsnomis64714 жыл бұрын
I have literally met thousands of people that were no more than voices in nights darkness. Wonderful friends with an awe of nights still dark silent peace. Stars are some of my favorite life long best friends.
@Babayaga-pf5dt3 жыл бұрын
Pure class. ‘Nuff said!
@kasunamarasinghe29939 жыл бұрын
Hi got a Orion 10" Dob and thought of going for a more easily movable scope that helps to take along while travelling. a friend recommended a Vixen R130Sf. I see that you know a lot about Scopes. Please let me know your thoughts on same. Cheers
@mikegorecki34511 жыл бұрын
so great to see a new video....This one is great
@kodeynull72986 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video. Thank You!
@greenglassrose10 жыл бұрын
I have found this to be a very excellent video, ty for all the tips , I have learned alot!good web site.
@davidmarcelbaum877 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great video!
@LynxStarAuto10 жыл бұрын
Tip for smart phone users, especially iPhone users: set the do not disturb. That way no calls can interior your stargazing