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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.
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 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
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.
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
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
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.
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?
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.
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. ^^
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...
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!
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
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👍
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)
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.
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
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.
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?
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👍
@@AstronomicaIPhotos Happy Birthday! Be sure to watch our video on "How to Use Any Telescope" before it arrives :-) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eQ3IP60Fj9c.html
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
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.)
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
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
(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!
@@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 🙂
@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!
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?
@@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.
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...?
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.
@@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. ❤
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!
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?
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.
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.
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 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?
@@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
@@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.
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 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
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
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.
@@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.
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...
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).
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 "
Sounds like you need to start here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xsyLfP1kqgk.htmlsi=NqWauvVc7Ex_uo9M after that let me know if you have any specific questions.
I work with people who have driven rovers on Mars. I’m literally learning to build spaceships in grad school right now. Seeing planets is pretty trivial compared to building spaceships. Questioning a planet’s existence means that there’s something wrong with your brain.
