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General Guides

Equatorial mounts Pt 3

Part three of our guide to setting up and using an equatorial mount

Part 2 of our guide to equatorial mounts

In part two of our guide, we look at how to align your equatorial mount so it tracks stars in the sky

Beginner's guide to equatorial mounts - Pt 1

The first part of our guide to setting up and using an equatorial mount

Observing Jupiter's moons

The Solar System's largest planet has the most moons, four of which are easy to see.

A guide to seeing and atmospheric transparency

How the atmosphere affects your ability to observe stars and planets by a surprising amount

Understand star co-ordinates and star charts

Navigate your way around the night sky, understanding how starcharts and co-ordinates work

Find your way around the skies

If you’re starting out in astronomy, then star-hopping is the best method of learning your way around the heavens.