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Slow motion control

Slow motion control

BYMaja PahičDec 9, 2019

The slow-motion control function is used to make small, precise movements of a telescope to keep the observed object in…

Slew speed

Slew speed

BYMaja PahičDec 9, 2019

Moving the telescope from point A to point B in the sky with the use of a motor drive is…

Types of telescope mounts

Types of telescope mounts

BYMaja PahičDec 9, 2019

For proper use, a telescope needs to be supported by a telescope mount. The mount is designed to: support the…

GoTo control

GoTo Control

BYMaja PahičDec 5, 2019

GoTo control is a unique system that allows the user to locate and track celestial objects. The system is used…

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Telescope alignment methods

BYMaja PahičDec 5, 2019

Every telescope needs to be aligned before the first use or if the position of a telescope has changed. For…

Optical design of a telescope

Optical design of a telescope

BYMaja PahičDec 5, 2019

The optical design of a telescope is a feature that defines what sort of observing the telescope is suitable for.…

Field of view calculations

Field of view calculations

BYMaja PahičJun 7, 2019

What is field of view in binoculars? Field of view is the measured area of the scene a person sees…