Tips and Procedures

In my quest to learn how to better use my scope, accessories and cameras, I've come across a wealth of knowledge on the subject matter via the web. I would like to thank and acknowledge the accomplishments, experience, skills and boundless sharing of those who contribute to our collective knowledge.

Thanks from Dennis A. Friedman

Telescope Maintenance

I'm sure there will be much to add to this section over time. 

I have done a few basic things to maintain my scope since its purchase in May of 2002

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Clean Your Optics

The best information I have found and extensively used to clean my telescope's optics and eye pieces, comes from Dr. Clay of the Arkansas Sky Observatory.

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Image Calibration

To obtain the best results from the images your cameras have captured is to perform Image Calibration of them.

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Telescope Collimation

Telescope Optics must be precisely aligned to generate fine photos. This process is called Collimation.

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