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Beginner's Guide To Choosing a Telescope Location

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How do I pick a location to use my telescope?

Beginner's Guide To Choosing a Telescope Location

So you've just bought your telescope, read the directions, and you have all the parts and tripod set up. Now what? To ensure you get the most out of your stargazing experience read this beginner's guide for picking a location for telescope use.

• When moving your telescope from one location to another, always transport it with the utmost care to keep it in optimal shape.

• Pick a spot to view the night sky as far away from the glare of city lights as possible.

• Avoid choosing a location for telescope use with large obstructions like mountains, trees, and other landscape.

• If your telescope has been stored in an area where the internal temperature is different from the surrounding area, give it up to 45 minutes to equalize with the current temperature.

• Before you use your telescope, make sure the tripod has a stable hold on the ground and won't be subject to any falls or sinking.

   

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