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Astronomy Techniques

These are our ‘how-to’ guides for the astronomy techniques you need to get the most enjoyment from your telescope.

Using hands to measure angles in the night sky

5 Vital Hand Shapes to Measure Angles in the Sky

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How to get the best views for backyard astronomy

9 Top Tips for Stunning Night Sky Views

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How to align a finderscope

How to Align a Finderscope – A Simple Guide for Complete Beginners

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Astronomer's guide to carefully cleaning telescope lenses

How to Clean a Telescope Lens in Five Simple Steps

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Complete beginner's guide to telescope collimation

How to Collimate a Telescope – Your Complete Guide to Better Focus

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How to Read a Star Chart

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Astronomer's guide to using a planisphere

How to Use a Planisphere

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How to Use A Telescope: 14 Essential Steps to Loving the Night Sky

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Guide to taking photos of the night sky

Night Sky Photography Guide – How to Take Pictures of Stars and the Milky Way

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Telescope Orientation FI

Telescope Image Orientation – Why Is Everything Upside-Down and Back to Front?

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Using green laser pointers for astronomy

Using Astronomy Laser Pointers to Improve Your Stargazing

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What is good seeing in astronomy?

What is Good Seeing? The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide

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Star hopping guide for astronomers

What is Star Hopping and How is it Useful for Backyard Astronomers?

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