10 Things Experienced Stargazers Do Differently

What do I do when I go stargazing? Let's find out! In this video, I'll discuss 10 things that I do differently from when I was just starting out.

110 Things to See with a Telescope:

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50 Things to See with a Telescope - Kids:

[Kaienhere]

This video is absolutely fantastic, it made me realize that I still had a lot of misconceptions about the necessity of using filters, Barlow lenses (I guess magnification is not that important after all?) and some things that nobody ever mentions like weather conditions, planet phases and planning ahead. I truly feel grateful that you're sharing all this stuff for free, you're like the college teacher that I never had

[richardsauceda]

As a newbe, I started stargazing with a pair of decent 10×50 binoculars on a tripod, before thinking of getting a telescope. 👍😎

[lifesbetteronaboard]

Your book should be arriving in the mail today! A friend and I are taking a trip to Anza-Borrego soon and we're really looking forward to having it there with us.

[garidmandakh]

im very glad that i found your channel, now i will note your words and watch the videos day by day.

[ASC-Explore]

As an astronomy equipment reseller, I will be showing this video to all my clients. Good job

[uditd]

I have the 102 AZ. Works pretty good with the 10mm eyepiece, I was able to see Jupiter's moon very clearly. Ordered a 4mm eyepiece to see the cloud band and the rings of saturn. Inside the maximum useful magnification still.

[JonathanFinkGroup]

guilty of all of these John! Thanks for the info. I'll stop trying to hook up cameras to my beginner telescopes.. lol

[akshkhurana]

Hey John, I bought a telescope in December and bought your book in February. I just want to say thank you for helping me get into this hobby. Amazing book man!

[bowrudder]

Other things I take: 1) A folding table. I set out my books and notes on it, and record the time and the objects that I see throughout the night. 2) A pair of 2x54 binoculars. The magnification is just enough to get me in the ballpark of what I am looking for.

[trainman]

Your book seems like a good birthday present I will definitely add it to my wish list as I am trying to get into this hobby+ thanks for the tips

[Mrcloc]

Nice video. I must say I don't do much differently, I just find the targets much quicker, so I hop from object to object and see way more now. In the past I would look for two or three things where now I will see 10 in a night. As you observe more you also start appreciating what you observe a lot more.

About the colour filters - either you use them or you don't. It's not got to do with being a beginner. They are a fun toy to play with when looking at solar system objects.

The biggest difference that I've noticed is that the beginner tries to get as much magnification as possible while the experienced star gazer uses as little as possible and then dials it up as the object allows/requires.

[petset]

Fun video. I just ran across your channel this evening, actually looking for small telescopes as spotting scopes as potential better alternatives to monoculars available on Amazon. That said, after watching a couple of your vids, I just bought your "110 Things..." book on Amazon. As a newbie, I look forward to getting the most out of my recently purchased 8" Dobsonian. I commented on your Celestron 60mm Travel Scope vid. If you think it's a possibility as a spotting scope (or not) I'd appreciate your opinion. Thanks again, and I look forward to your book.

[billiondollardan]

I just ordered an Orion Skyline 8" as my first telescope and I am eating up all these videos. Thanks!!!

[spoonfullist]

Thanks for the great channel and all your work. just ordered your books!

[Astro_Ape]

Those Z series Zhumells are fantastic scopes. I've really grown quite fond of my Apertura AD, and although I've never used Orion's Skyline series I'm sure they're great too. These GSO built Dobsonians really are the bees knees of the factory dobs.

[JoeJaguar]

good video John im sure those tips will help alot people

[sozoinc]

This is an awesome video for newbies like myself. I have limited time to endure in a Starry night. I live in Revelstoke and having a clear night sometimes could take days to weeks to endure. I really enjoy your video content and knowledge. Thanks for being out there and posting these videos 👍

[gatorse]

Fun and very informative video dude, kudos!

[Korruptor]

nice video and I already added your book to my wish list a week ago. it's a great idea for a book, so I'll definitely get it when I get a telescope.

[ColleenVR]

Using one of my all-time fav scifi novels to illustrate protip #3?! Subbed 😊