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1. Thanks a lot for putting this intro together. It was very informative to this beginner.
2. Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this information. I had no idea a planisphere existed. Wonder where I can purchase one?
3. This video was very informative. I've learned as of last night that binoculars was a great way to start with this hobby and then saw this video on planispheres. Thanks for uploading.
4. can i ask something..??
   we have a report in our nat.sci and its all about amateur astronomy....
   can you give the main meaning of amateur astronomy sir....and optical astronomy..??
5. Thank you friend.You helped me :D
6. I have Zhumell Z10 reflector telsecope. However, I live in urban city and there are street lights everywhere and I cannot dark adapt. The z10 is the heaviest for me to afford to carry. I was thinking about getting the right telescope that is suitable for light pollution. Is refractor or cassegrain better? I can't travel to a dark site and must be observed from the urban in my front yard.
7. Could you recommend a certain telescope to me? Also most of my house is surrounded by trees, only the front is completely clear to the stars. Is that okay or should I go somewhere else when stargazing? Thank you and I love your video.
8. What does telescope collimation mean?
   Tomorrow I'll go to buy my telescope. It is a "collapsible" dobsonian (200/1200). I'm a bit scared of the collapsible structure (stability?)...should I be?
9. Great information! If you like this you might like Creative Physics 5.0. It is new Astronomy Software that is 3D. Look on my page for more info. Thanks.
10. My personal favorites are the Orion Skyquest XT4.5 and the Orion Skyquest XT6 Classic. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching! :-)
11. can you recommend a telescope that would be the best for a young beginner? something easy to use, not too expensive but good quality?.. thank you:)
12. Hi, I've sent you an email response to your query. Thanks for watching!
13. Hi, I would like to star a research on moon and it phases. Could u b able to tell me that what should I buy and where should I start from. Is there any thing helpful with this topic like geographical books and so on. I m in UK but soon I m going back Pakistan to start it. Please advise me and help me in this context. Thanx
14. Since I have no experience using the Celestron 70 EQ I can't really offer much in review for it. However it will show you what you want to see. Keep in mind that there are better options out there but I encourage you to push your new telescope to its limits with this in mind. Keep also in mind that your biggest limitations in a small scope like this will be the sensitivity of your own eye and the aperture of the primary lens. The most important thing I can advise is to learn the constellations.
15. hi again i have really good news today i get a great offer for telescope celestron 70 EQ for 89 euros reduce price from 135 euros and i did buy it so happy my first telescope i get two lens in the package 25mm 45x and 10mm at 90x i didnt tested yet bad weather will this be good for ring of saturn and what do you this about celestron 70eq many thx for responce love you vid 
16. You will definitely be able to make out Jupiter and its four major moons but not like you would through a telescope. You may be able to make out a distinct oval appearance when looking at Saturn. Both planets are best viewed at high magnification through small to medium sized telescopes. 
17. hello i have only binocular celestron 25x70 with tripod for the moon is good will i be able to see jupiter or ring of saturn thank you
18. CCD cameras are a somewhat advanced option for telescopes. I you have little to no experience in astronomy its better to begin learning constellations and how to find objects using your new telescope first. Imaging is another learning curve that with patience you can pursue a little later on in your hobby.
19. I'm sure your Skywatcher will do just fine. Keep in mind you will have a learning curve but with patience even the smallest scope will teach you something. Push your scope to its limits and try everything. Never assume you cant do or see something until you have proved you cant by trying it. You will find that some options give better results on specific targets than others. All telescopes will show you Jupiter and Saturn to some degree.
20. I recently bought a Skywatcher SW500S First thing is this a good starting point for amateur astronomy, Secondly for planetary viewing would a 2 times Barlow with a 20-40 mm eyepiece be good enough to see Saturn and Jupiter or would a 3 times Barlow help? Also would buying a CCD camera be a good idea?