Explore Scientific 10” Dobsonian Tutorial for The Explorations Academy

08.11.2022 • 1080p
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We run over all the setup tips and tricks that we know of for the Explore Scientific 10” Traditional Dobsonian Telescope. If you know of more or something we messed up on let us know! If this video made you consider buying a telescope or eyepiece, we will receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) on anything you purchase through these links: High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?... Orion Telescopes: https://www.pntra.com/t/S0BMQ0pFQEVHS... 00:00 Assembly 01:05 Lifting the Telescope 02:15 Dust Cap Removal 03:00 Newton's Contribution 04:00 The Focuser & Spider Vanes (I don't know where I got Spider Arms from) 05:52 Collimation 10:30 Viewfinder Alignment 13:40 Baader Hyperion 10mm 14:50 x2 Barlow Lens + 32mm 16:05 Moon Filter 17:20 Balancing 19:10 Wrap Up Me and Tony Z put this video together to help the Explorations Academy staff know how we set it up for their students. Thanks for watching! It has been noted that you also need to Collimate your Collimator! Be sure your Collimator is working properly before attempting to align your mirrors. Here is a good video I found for how to do that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZsgN... If you want to collimate by eye (no lasers), check out AstroBaby's guide here: https://www.astro-baby.com/astrobaby/... Also, here is a great eyepiece tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na3Nm... If you wish to support our outreach program, we accept donations here: https://www.spacetimewithrobert.space... All donations/commission earnings go towards purchasing/refurbishing telescopes for local education programs in our county (Whatcom). Since 2018 we have donated two 10" Dobsonians (including this one) and one 102mm Refractor. (Updated 6/13/2022) Thank you again to everyone that has donated!! Be sure to check out the live streams as well! We try to upload about twice a month (weather permitting). https://www.instagram.com/space_time_... Finally, if you have any questions feel free to comment or send me a message. I love helping trouble-shoot telescope problems!
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