Tilt the telescope over on a tripod or table mount, align it with the celestial pole and switch on tracking mode to follow stars and planets. But the ETX has much more to offer. Add the optional Autostar controller to convert it to computer control. The hand-held computer controller contains an extensive database of objects, and after a simple alignment procedure, it will find and track any of these objects for you. This makes it easy for even the most inexperienced observers to find their way around the sky.
Many experienced astronomers recommend beginners to start with binoculars rather than a telescope.
There is no doubt that browsing along the Milky Way or looking at larger objects such as the Pleiades with binoculars can be quite stunning. If you have a pair of binoculars, any pair, then you should try them on the sky. If you haven't done so before, you may be surprised at what you can see. It is safe to use them on the Moon, although a full moon will be dazzling, but do not point them at the sun as this will damage your eyes instantly, and the damage is not repairable. However, there are a few draw-backs to using binoculars on the sky.