Hi all, first post so be nice
I am also VERY new to astronomy and would like to learn more and then teach my young boy to use it as well as he has a fascination with the stars and planets.
I have a relatively new telescope which is a SkyWatcher EQ1 Refracter which I'd like to set-up but need help to know how exactly to set it up, balance it and then use it as best it can be used.
The telescope also comes with a couple of lenses;
Super 25 wide angle Long Eye Relief
Super 10mm
Barlow Lens
What does each lens do?
Plus it has a small mechanical box which has Simple Type EQ1 Precision DC Motor Drive.
How this works I have no idea (yet), help me if you can.
I have the original manual and while it tries to help me work it out it is a little hard to know if I have actually set it up correctly or not... it looks like it is but is it, how can I tell?
I really have no idea of how to balance etc so I am asking is there an idiots guide to setting up the telescope.
Cheers for any and all of your help, advice and suggestions.