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Practical tips

You’ve got the right telescope, your accessories are to hand. What happens next? With our practical tips we will help you put them to use.

Astronomically speaking, every season has its appeal: over the course of the year, our small spaceship, the Earth, shows us the most beautiful sights. And we'll show you how to get the most fun from your observations - with rewarding celestial targets, tips for visual observing and astrophotography, as well as background stories from the world of astronomy.

Observation

What can I observe in the night sky? Targets and observing tips for every instrument and for every season of the year.

Tips and tricks

Visual observation and astrophotography in practice - equipment, checklists, tips and tricks.

Dittler's photography workshop

The first steps in astrophotography are paved with questions. Dittler's photography workshop takes a step-by-step approach to the issues.

Spix's spotting tips

Sun, Moon and stars: here’s how to get started with astronomy, whether it is about the targets or the right equipment.

Background and stories

Sometimes our knowledge of astronomy dictates what we see. Have fun with our background stories from the world of astronomy!

Weigand's technical tips

From autoguiding to processing videos: with Weigand's technical tips, you can master the step towards becoming an advanced astrophotographer.

Peter's problem-solvers

Whether it's annoying colour fringes, upside-down images, or filters that like to do their own thing, you're not alone with these problems.

Telescope tuning

Fiddling with a telescope is not everyone's thing. But a Newtonian must be adjusted at the very least, so why not go one step further?

Astronomy hacks

From the doorstop for adjustment purposes to the film container as a solar finder. Our astronomy hacks show you how everyday objects can help with observation.