My dad got the Tasco 45114450 Galaxsee 114x900 telescope a few months ago he can see the moon fine but when it comes to him looking at the stars but all he can see is the same as looking at it from the ground to the sky it's just a small blob please help!!!
The stars will always be "points in the sky" no matter what telescope.
The stars should be sharp, focused points in the center of view (more blurry towards the edges because of the stock eyepieces and the fast telescope mirror) if not, the telescope may need collimation. (look at instructions and/or search online. Plenty of instructions on the net.)
SOURCE: tasco 45-060525
What eyepieces sizes have you used?
Try using the largest eyepieces you have (20mm, 25mm or higher) for a wide field of view. If your eyepiece is to small (maybe 15mm or below) you will have too much magnification and the moon will be a blur.
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By doing this trick--
Do a FAKE alignment-- (I assume that the scope is trained and has the proper date, time, and site)-- just push the buttons for the alignment stars that you cannot see. Then do a GOTO to a star that is in your field of view--- center the star and SYNC. Your gotos will now be OK in your limited field of view.
SOURCE: How to use telescope at night?
Many people have the same problem-- with these small telescopes you are stuck with seeing only the moon, and several other planets, and maybe a few bright star clusters.
These are all TINY objects (except for the moon).... when you look through the telescope you are looking at a section of sky about the size of your fingertip held at arms length-- the scope must be pointed DIRECTLY at the object. Practice on the moon first-- and then try to find Saturn which is up in the sky right now-- it looks like a dim (slightly yellow) star.
Download a free star chart at www.skymaps.com ---
SOURCE: Tasco Galaxsee 46-114375 manual
Think this will help http://www.tasco.com/products/manuals/46060675_TML-722.pdf
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Try to locate a local Astronomy club and attend their star parties. Also download the free monthly star chart at:
www.skymaps.com Objects in the sky are tiny. Your scope must be pointed directly at them or you will not see them in the eyepiece. Make sure the finder scope is aligned with the main tube perfectly. Then use the finder scope to align the telescope.
This may also help you:
http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=810
Testimonial: "Thanks for your help.not too sure what you mean by Make sure the finder scope is aligned with the main tube perfectly.am really new to this but thanks"
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