How to improve your Newtonian telescope with a few EASY steps
Channel: Astrobloke
Date: 2022-03-24

How to improve your Newtonian telescope with a few EASY steps

#astrophotography #telescope #easysteps 
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00:00 Intro to the How to improve your telescope

00:45 check the link to modifications to your telescope

01:19 skywatcher pds 130 thoughts on performance 

03:05 Astrobloke intro youtube

03:36 Skywatcher 130 pds without rings ready for modification

04:09 How to Remove the primary mirror on the skywatcher 130 pds

05:15 Removing the front collar on the skywatcher 130 pds and secondary mirror

07:28 How to remove the focuser on your Newtonian telescope

10:45 How to improve the secondary mirror on your Newtonian Telescope with paint

14:30 How to remove your primary mirror from the rear element of your newtonian telescope

20:00 How to paint the primary mirror on a newtonian telescope

20:45 How to remove reflection from a newtonian focuser

24:18 How to rebuild a newtonian telescope

31:18 https://youtu.be/mnCQQC23M6M Testing Modifications to the skywatcher newtonian telescope
 


How to Boost your Newtonian scope. I made a mod to improve the performance of my 130PDS
Internal reflections can ruin an image. So I make some changes to my scope to hopefully reduce this risk. 
After buying an OOUK CT10 I saw some design features that I thought I could implement to my budget Newt and make it perform better.

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If you are looking to upgrade your telescope, there are a few things you might consider:

Aperture: The size of the telescope's main lens or mirror (called the aperture) is an important factor that determines the amount of light the telescope can gather. A larger aperture means you will be able to see fainter objects and more detail.

Type of telescope: There are several different types of telescopes, including refractors, reflectors, and catadioptrics. Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it's important to consider which type is best suited for your needs.

Other features: There are many other features you might consider when upgrading your telescope, such as computerized mounts, specialized eyepieces, and advanced imaging technologies.



7  essential Tips to upgrade your Newtonian
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