Observing Basics: Finder Scopes In this episode, learn how this
small auxiliary telescope helps you better tour the night sky. A
finder scope has a lower magnification than your main telescope
so it can provide a wider view of the sky, which allows you to
more easily star-hop your way from target to target. These
instruments come with a label of AxB, where A is the
magnification and B is the aperture of the finder scope's
objective lens in millimeters. This designation is in the same
format used by most binoculars. Expand your observing at
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week's targets. Intro to the Sky: Get to know the night sky
Learn how to use star charts, find constellations, and observe
the brightest objects in your night sky with in this handy
reference section. Tour the solar system: The Sun Explore the
characteristics of our home star and the methods scientists are
using to study it in this informative vi