Video Help Centre

Getting the best from your new binocular

Be sure to watch this video if you've just received a new binocular.

Stargazing - getting started

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.

Using the Philip's Planisphere

This full video tutorial shows you how to use the Philip's Planisphere to find stars, constellations and planets.

Getting started with your new astronomy telescope

Explains the essentials of setting up your new telescope and the importance of aligning the finder correctly.

Why is the image upside down?

We explain why the image viewed in a telescope designed for astronomical viewing always looks upside down or flipped left to right.

Observing planets: getting the best views

Advice on how to optimise image quality when observing solar system targets with any telescope. And a warning about 'indoor astronomy'!

Setting up a small German equatorial mount

We show you the basics of how to set up a small German equatorial telescope mount.

Using setting circles

Here we discuss the scale problem with setting circles and suggest an easier way to find targets in the night sky.

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.

Fitting the RA drive motor to the EQ2 mount

Here we demonstrate the method of fitting a battery and installing the accessory motor drive on to the EQ2 mount.

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.

Filters - Enhancing Lunar Observation

Using filters to improve your views of the Moon.

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.

Powering your telescope

Advice on choosing the right power supply for your telescope.

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.