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Originally Posted by TheITGuy
if i then move the DEC 83 degrees west being that the moon is at -7 degrees.
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I think there a problem right there for starters. DEC is all about north/south. RA is east/west.
I'm on Murphy's side - MUCH easier way to do this - just point the scope at it!! I personally don't recommend trying to get your head around those dials if you're a complete beginner, I think that is the right way to do your head in and discourage you. Forget them. They are cheap and inaccurate. Instead learn were the Moon actually is by looking with your eyes. Point the telescope there. Enjoy. Repeat for other objects. Once you become familiar with how the sky works and moves, perhaps go back and try to use the dials.