Channel Title: Small Optics Channel Description: If you are new to astronomy, then you have come to the right place, this channel is all about you, the new astronomer. Why is the channel called SMALL OPTICS? Because this is the 60 to 150mm club. You wont find big expensive telescopes or fancy equipment here, just entry level stuff. But remember SMALL OPTICS DOSE NOT MEAN SMALL UNIMPRESSIVE VIEWS! With a 70 or 100mm telescope you will be able to see, The Rings Of Saturn, Detail On Jupitar, Deep Sky Objects, Double Stars, and the moon is Just going to look fantastic. Not only will I show you how to find and view these objects, There will be videos covering how to photograph all of the said objects with nothing more than a mobile phone and a small telescope. Also, reviws of budget but quality equipment, tips-n-tricks, advice and much more. My is aim is to keep this channel simple, and easy to follow, to show you how to use, and to get the very best views out of your new telescope. Hope to see you on the next video. <video> SAY WHAT NOW!!! #astronomy #science #funny Description: LMAO!! Is all I can say.... Original post: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeVx9oYf/ </video> <video> Q&A Description: Thank you to all who submitted a question on my community page... Don''t forget that is the place to ask me any questions on astronomy. Thanks for watching don't forget to subscribe and hit all notifications as I do regular uploads for the new astronomer. </video> <video> REALLY Cheap Lens Cleaning Kit (Is It Any Good) Description: This is the first of a new series in which I buy cheap no brand astro equipment and see if it's worth buying or not. In this first episode I take a look at a budget lens cleaning kit . What prompt me buying it was the Celestron lens cleaning pen and this kit had a budget version of it included . Can it be celestrons rival? .Probably not, but heigh-hoe let's waste some money I go. Thank you for watching. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the all notifications bell as I do regular uploads for the new astronomer. Send your budget astro ideas here: smalloptics@gmail.com Subject Cheap. If you are interested in the Celestron lens pen (not the pile of garbage in this video) you can find it here. See you soon folks. Clear skies. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Celestron-93575-LensPen-Optics-Cleaning/dp/B0006NAS7G </video> <video> DDL-TW2 Smart Telescope By BeaverLab Description: A company called Beaver lab got in touch with me and asked if I would like to take a look at there latest product the DDL- TW2 smart telescope, and I have to say with hand on heart it's one of the easiest smart telescopes I've ever had the pleasure to use. Thank you for watching don't forget to hit all notifications as I do regular videos for the new astronomer. For more info on the DDL-TW2 please visit here. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/finder-tw2-redefining-astrophotography/reft/29335777/SmallOptics?utm_source=infl&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=SmallOptics </video> <video> Plans For 2024 Description: It's been a while folks I know , so I thought I would just let you all know my plans for the new year , and of course where on earth I have been... Thank you for watching don't forget to subscribe and hit all notifications as I do regular videos for the new astronomer.. </video> <video> How To Collimate A Laser Colliimator Description: One thing that surprises most people when it comes to laser collimators is the fact that collimators need to be collimated..... I know, right! Admittedly this process is not easy if not done correctly and even when you do it the right way it still can be quite a frustrating task.. In this video I will show you all the things you need and the correct procedure to reduce the frustration and confusion of collimating a laser collimator. Thank you for watching don't forget to subscribe and hit all notifications bell as I do regular videos for the new astronomer. </video> <video> Using Your EQ Mount Beginners Tips & Tricks Description: For a beginner using an EQ mount for the first time can be a little bamboozling.. Fear not! If you can relate to this you're not on your own , I've got your back.... In this video I've put together 10 of my top tips for using an EQ mount a breesze. Thank you for watching don't forget to subscribe and hit all notifications bell as I do regular uploads for the new astronomer. Beginners guide EQ mount: https://youtu.be/RFCreX1x4_s?list=PLArdw_nF4icBIf2e4_IIXXj9FvCorIbdu How to balance a telescope: https://youtu.be/2HZNQ_EdXEI?list=PLArdw_nF4icBIf2e4_IIXXj9FvCorIbdu </video> <video> 7 Things That You Need Description: In this video I've put together 7 items that I think are essential in anyone's astronomy tool box. Thank you for watching don't forget to subscribe and hit all notifications as I do regular uploads for the new astronomer. Thank you to my sponsors SV bony. SV bony UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/5AD9F77C-AC8E-4748-A933-D29926D6F4D9?maas=maas_adg_0FD71553B138524D23F9C9B950D3E37A_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&ingress=2&visitId=64cec1a1-8bf2-4872-b676-7ad0b90a731e US: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/7FCC4DE4-C04D-4D21-83C8-0805C58C97EA?maas=maas_adg_43691BB818E0871EBAD7BAB46CEB378E_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&ingress=2&visitId=ba7cdfc6-7feb-4e9a-8f86-ede80c52a603 </video> <video> SV Bony Zoom Eyepiece Description: SV bony have kindly sent me one of their zoom eyepieces to have a look at and like all of their products this one to did not disappoint. Thank you so much for watching don't forget to subscribe and hit all notifications bell as I do regular uploads for the new astronomer. Sv bony Zoom eyepiece UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Z64NK65?maas=maas_adg_E7EEFC2D0EBF9EB664CCB3818CB2024F_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z64NK65?maas=maas_adg_232DCF8E91C55741DBBA61FCB1C7A20A_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas </video> <video> Live Moon and Chat Q&A Description: Don't worry if you missed the live and wanted to ask me a question. Just leave your question in the comments below and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.. Thanks for watching.. See you soon folks. </video> <video> SVbony Bahtinov Focus Mask And How To Use Description: One question I often get is what is a Bahtinov mask and how do you use one? Well in this video I will show you just how easy they are to use and get precise sharp focus. 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If you are new to astronomy, then you have come to the right place, this channel is all about you, the new astronomer.
Why is the channel called SMALL OPTICS?
Because this is the 60 to 150mm club. You wont find big expensive telescopes or fancy equipment here, just entry level stuff. But remember SMALL OPTICS DOSE NOT MEAN SMALL UNIMPRESSIVE VIEWS!
With a 70 or 100mm telescope you will be able to see, The Rings Of Saturn, Detail On Jupitar, Deep Sky Objects, Double Stars, and the moon is Just going to look fantastic.
Not only will I show you how to find and view these objects, There will be videos covering how to photograph all of the said objects with nothing more than a mobile phone and a small telescope.
Also, reviws of budget but quality equipment, tips-n-tricks, advice and much more.
My is aim is to keep this channel simple, and easy to follow, to show you how to use, and to get the very best views out of your new telescope.
Hope to see you on the next video.

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