Video Help Centre
Using your new binocular
A few tips to help you to get the very best performance from your new binocular.
Getting the best from your new binocular
Be sure to watch this video if you've just received a new binocular.
Getting started in astronomy
Everything you need to know to start enjoying astronomy from basic help with naked-eye and binocular astronomy to tips on setting up your new telescope.
A round up of the essentials needed to get the most out of stargazing, from naked eye observing to binocular astronomy and your first telescope.
Getting started with your new astronomy telescope
Explains the essentials of setting up your new telescope and the importance of aligning the finder correctly.
Setting up a small German equatorial mount
We show you the basics of how to set up a small German equatorial telescope mount.
Fitting the RA drive motor to the EQ1 mount
Here we demonstrate the method of fitting a battery and installing the accessory motor drive on to the EQ1 mount.
Assembling the Moonraker telescope
This video shows you how to assemble the 80mm Moonraker refracting telescope.
Getting the best from your telescope
Here you'll find easy to understand advice on a wide range of subjects to help you get the best results from your telescope from upgrading eyepieces and using Barlow lenses, filters and other accessories to adjusting and maintaining your telescope.
The human eye - a user guide for astronomers
Advice on getting the best out of the astronomer's most important tool - the eye.
Collimating your reflecting Telescope in just a few minutes
We show you how to collimate a Newtonian reflecting telescope using a laser collimater.
Upgrading your eyepieces - The first step
Advice to help you improve the views through your telescope.
Upgrading your eyepieces - Extending the range
Advice on selecting eyepieces for viewing comfort and for improved views of specific targets.
Using Barlow lenses with your telescope
This video explains the different types of Barlow lenses available and their uses.
Astrophotography with German Equatorial Mounts
Getting started in astro-photography using a an equatorially mounted telescope
Attaching an SLR camera to your Newtonian Telescope
This video shows you how to solve the difficulties encountered attaching a DSLR camera to a Newtonian telescope.
Safe Solar Observation (Accessories)
The video shows you the filters and other accessories you need to observe the sun safely.
Binocular Viewing VS The Single Eye
This video explores the advantages of using a binocular eyepiece holder so that both eyes can be used with your telescope.
