How To's
Looking to learn how to polar align your mount? How to balance your equatorial mount? How to use a bahtinov mask? Then this page is for you! This page was created to give beginner and experienced astronomers alike new tips and tricks that will improve your astronomy adventure.
- March 20, 2026
Weighing in at an outstanding 1.85 lbs., the DWARF Mini proudly holds the title of smallest smart telescope in the world, but does this pocket-sized powerhouse have what it takes to help you conquer the cosmos? Follow along to find out!
- March 18, 2026
As of early 2026, there are 14,518 active satellites in orbit, with 9,555 of those being active Starlinks. That’s an awful lot of satellites. But what are they? What do they do? And how can you see them for yourself?
- March 09, 2026
Comet fans can once again rejoice! Throughout the early part of 2026, a new comet—C/2026 A1 (MAPS)— could put on a beautiful show through the inner solar system and become visible in the night sky.
- October 13, 2025
Stargazers will rejoice to hear that not just one, but two comets are visible in the sky in the month of October. There’s Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) that will be visible during its flyby of Earth on October 21st, and Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) that is peaking...
- August 01, 2025
In recent years imaging Newtonian telescopes have become extremely popular due to their “fast optics” and high-performing value per dollar when compared to refractors or other more complex optical systems.
- August 01, 2025
Collimation can be intimidating, especially for the first time after your new telescope makes a trip from our facility to its new home, and we understand that. Knowing the process of collimation, as well as the intended goal is extremely helpful.
- July 22, 2025
If you want to ensure the longevity of your telescope and bring it along on all your adventures, you’ll need a case that protects your gear while making it easy to transport.
- July 16, 2025
So - the carrier just left and you’ve unpacked all your new gear including an ASIAIR, what now? How do you connect everything? Once you’ve done that, how do you control it all?
- June 18, 2025
2025 might be one of the best years to see Uranus and Neptune. Locating these two planets is often considered a highlight on the journey of becoming a more advanced amateur astronomer. After all, how many people can say they’ve seen all of the planets...
- May 30, 2025
There are roughly 5,000 - 10,000 stars in the night sky that are visible to the naked eye. Many of these stars can be used as “pointer” stars to help lead your way to faint celestial objects. This article will serve as a general overview of some basic...
- May 28, 2025
When it comes to processing any astrophotography image, there is no one “right” way of doing things. There are many different ways, different techniques, and different software programs you can use to achieve the same results.
- May 13, 2025
Nothing is more frustrating than heading outside excitedly to look at the stars, only to realize that you can’t see anything through your telescope. Worse, there could be so many causes that it’s hard to know where to start troubleshooting.
- April 22, 2025
One of the most difficult astrophotos one can take is that of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting across the face of the Moon or Sun. However, with a lot of patience, planning, and sheer luck, this type of image is totally possible!
- March 14, 2025
Are you ready for one of the most awe-inspiring events the universe has to offer? A solar eclipse is a rare and breathtaking spectacle that only occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align perfectly.
- March 12, 2025
If you purchased your solar eclipse glasses from High Point Scientific, regardless of the brand, you can be assured that they are certified to be safe for solar viewing when used as directed. If you purchased your glasses from another vendor or were gifted...
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