If you are a fan of the universe and space, you would be lucky to have a telescope. For anyone who is interested in astrophysics and astronomy, a telescope is a prized possession. If you are one of these people and have finally got your hands on a telescope, you must also know how to use it right. So, before you start looking deep away into the sky, you must learn a few tips on using the telescope. Here a few tips that would help you to use your telescope the right way!
Learn To Use The Telescope In Daylight
No matter how advanced or easy the controls of your telescope seem to be, it would be difficult for you to learn them in the dark. Astronomical telescopes generally show the objects upside down. It would be wise for you to learn how to use the controls of your telescope in daylight. Of course, you would not be able to aim at the stars in the sky in daylight, duh! However, you could take any faraway object like a streetlamp or something and point your aim at it. Learn to use the controls to find and sharpen the focus on the object to gain knowledge of the telescope’s controls. That being said, don’t play smart and focus your telescope at the sun. You may become blind!
Check Your Magnification Urge
It is very tempting to use the biggest lens on the telescope right at the beginning. The moment you get your hands on a telescope, you would want to pump up the magnifying power just to get the thrill of seeing objects bigger than they are. However, it is also a rookie mistake when you are just starting out with a telescope. A high power lens would make it difficult for you to find the objects as they would magnify if then tiniest of vibrations in the mount. It is better to start off with a low powered lens and find the target object at first.
Keep It As Dark As You Possibly Can
Avoid any bright light whatsoever. While finding objects in the night sky, any sort of bright light would interfere with the telescope’s vision and would create a glare. For the best view, keep the area around completely dark and use a red-light torch if you need to read charts.
