How to use your new telescope – Sciencedude : The Orange County Register.

Getting a telescope for Christmas can be as frustrating as it is exciting. Some people don’t take enough time to learn the basics of using one, so they’re unable to do things like keep the moon in their field of view for more than a minute or two. The resulting frustration leads many people to simply give up. You don’t have to suffer such frustration. If you master the following 12 tips from OpticsPlanet.com you’ll become comfortable with your new telescope in short order. And if you need additional equipment, OpticsPlanet makes it easy for you to order them.