TELESCOPE How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these telescope tutorials to learn all about telescope with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like View the universe with a Meade EXT Backpack Telescope, View the universe on a Meade DS-2000 Series Telescope, and View the universe with the Meade EXT-80-TC Telescope.

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How to view the universe with a Meade EXT Backpack Telescope

View the universe with a Meade EXT Backpack Telescope

All you science and astronomy nuts out there, pay attention, this ...more

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How to view the universe on a Meade DS-2000 Series Telescope

View the universe on a Meade DS-2000 Series Telescope

All you science and astronomy nuts out there, pay attention, this ...more

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How to view the universe with the Meade EXT-80-TC Telescope

View the universe with the Meade EXT-80-TC Telescope

All you science and astronomy nuts out there, pay attention, this ...more

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How to view the universe with the Meade EQ Series Telescope

View the universe with the Meade EQ Series Telescope

All you science and astronomy nuts out there, pay attention, this ...more

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How to view the universe with the Meade EXT Premier Telescope

View the universe with the Meade EXT Premier Telescope

All you science and astronomy nuts out there, pay attention, this ...more

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How to build a $40 USB spy telescope

Build a $40 USB spy telescope

Been watching Rear Window and feel like giving spying a try yourself? Hack an old telelens, a USB webcam and standard PVC plumbing materials ...more

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How to view the universe with the Meade ETX-AT Telescope

View the universe with the Meade ETX-AT Telescope

All you science and astronomy nuts out there, pay attention, this ...more

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How to view the universe with the Meade AZ Series Telescope

View the universe with the Meade AZ Series Telescope

All you science and astronomy nuts out there, pay attention, this ...more

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How to attach a webcam to a telescope

Attach a webcam to a telescope

This shows you how to modify a webcam so that you can attach it to a telescope. Just think, you'll never have to look in that eyepiece ...more

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How to choose the telescope that's right for you

Choose  the telescope that's right for you

Here, you learn the about the three types of astronomical telescopes (reflector, refracting, and a combo of both). Knowing this, it will ...more

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How to photograph the stars through your telescope

Photograph the stars through your telescope

Want to be an astrophotagrapher? Here is the simple facts of taking photos of those beautiful stars using your telescope and a camera ...more

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How to use a telescope comfortably to see the stars

Use a telescope comfortably to see the stars

This video shows you a couple tips on how to see those stars in comfort. From keeping the eyepiece in a comfortable place to simply keeping ...more

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How to purchase your very first telescope

Purchase your very first telescope

Here is a little advice from True Martian on purchasing that first telescope, in his Amateur Astronomy for Beginners - Telescope Buying. If ...more

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How to build a Dobsonian telescope

Build a Dobsonian telescope

This will show you how to build a Dobsonian telescope. If you ever wanted to gaze at the stars, and wanted to build your own telescope ...more

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How to buy a telescope

Buy a telescope

Explore the night sky. Learn how to purchase a telescope in this free home astronomy equipment video from a telescope designer and ...more

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How to align the telescopes finderscope with primary optics

Align the telescopes finderscope with primary optics

See how to align the finderscope with the primary optics in this brief ...more

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How to build a homemade telescope

Build a homemade telescope

How to make a simple telescope using a plastic bottles and magnify glasses.

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How to choose the right eyepiece for your telescope

Choose the right eyepiece for your telescope

Learn the basic information on eyepieces for your telescope, so you can gaze at the stars correctly in Amateur Astronomy for Beginners - ...more

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How to choose the right telescope for you

Choose the right telescope for you

Get True Martian's opinion on what telescope he thinks you should buy, as a beginner, in Amateur Astronomy for Beginners - Telescopes ...more

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How to make an upside down telescope

Make an upside down telescope

Are you interested in a fun way for your kids to develop interest in the world around them? Learn how to make an upside down telescope in ...more

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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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