Tutorials

Set up, adjust, align and observe: our videos give you a step-by-step guide to success.

The most important steps for getting started with your new passion, clearly explained. This ensures that you will understand how to set up, align and adjust your telescope, use the finder and locate objects in the sky with a GoTo control or, if your telescope does not have this option, how to find your own targets by "star-hopping".

Beginners + FAQs

AZ or EQ mount: which is better?

In this video, you will learn the differences between an altazimuth and an equatorial mount for astronomical observation. Which one is more suited to your needs? And what do you have to watch out for to when using them?

Telescopes

Unistellar eVscope2

Fully automatic astrophotography using a telescope and smartphone. You'll see how well it can work in this video.

Telescope accessories

Telescope solar filter

Observing the Sun requires a combination of special filters and great care: what you need to know for safe observations.

Astrophotography

Video: how does autoguiding work?

Fuzzy astronomy photographs despite tracking? Autoguiding is the solution. How it works, and what technical equipment you will also need.

Astrophotography with the MiniTrack - here’s how it works

In this video, you will get to know the Omegon MiniTrack. What equipment do you need for good astrophotography? And what do you need to watch out for, adjust or activate?