Astronomy Tips: Solar Safety
October 14th, 2010 Subscribe To Our Feed
This training module is a very important session for the new astronomer because of the safety issues regarding solar viewing. Using your beginner telescope involves a responsibility to ensure that kids cannot use or damage your new telescope, including hurting themselves with the equipment.
With solar viewing, use of solar filters is mandatory to avoid eye damage. Our expert makes a strong case for a safety-first approach for use of your equipment in viewing solar events. Take a few minutes and view the video and learn the importance of using the proper precautions when using beginner telescopes during daylight hours:
We hope you have enjoyed this video and please remember that a safety-first approach to protecting your eyes is a must in your astronomy viewings.
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Tips For Buying Beginner Telescopes
September 23rd, 2010 Subscribe To Our Feed
With the holidays just around the corner, here is a great video providing tips for buying a beginner telescope. Our resident astronomer gives you the basics of what to look for in your first telescope and what features should be ignored.
With the wide range of prices for a kids telescope or even an adult starter telescope, the hardest part of your search will be to determine the exact model that will work best for you. Take a look at our recommended beginner telescopes offered through Amazon, which we have found to be extremely competitive. So, take a minute to watch this helpful video and start your holiday shopping early:
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Astronomy And Beginners Telescopes
April 10th, 2010 Subscribe To Our Feed
For all those astronomy newbies out there looking for good resources on beginner telescopes and astronomy, we have found this gentleman to be a great teacher for all ages. This is the first of a series of videos he has done geared towards the beginner, with outstanding explanations and examples to help make your purchase of a new kids telescope truly easy.
So why not take a minute and watch his helpful video:
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