At the tender age of eighty, my kids gave me a NexStar5SE scope for Father's Day! I guess they thought I needed something to take my mind off my diminishing capabilities. Well, it's working. I just stumbled across this video and -WOW - it really set me off on many new paths. Thanks to my kids and thanks for this YouTube video.

That is the best getting started with astronomy video I have ever seen. It reminds me to travel to dark skies and get outside.

This is my 4th video I watch about telescope for dummies. Finally a video that actually gives me good tips.

The night sky has changed where I live. I remember as a child in the 80s looking up at the night sky & seeing billions of stars & now I can count about 10 to 15 stars in the night sky. This troubles me a lot because both of my kids will never see the night sky in its true form the way it was meant to be seen. I believe we should start having natural blackouts from city lights so we can observe our night skies again. If your ever up in the early hours between 3 & 4am you can see some anomalies. You can download night vision on your phone & you'll start to see things you weren't meant to see.

This was very well presented.  I learned about astronomy many years ago when I was maybe 12.  I went to a local library and started reading astronomy books.  I also went outside and started to learn the constellations.  This helped a lot when I got my first scope, a 4” reflector.   Now about 50+ years later, I have the time to get back to this hobby.  I bought an 8” go-to SCT and it’s been a great scope for me.

After Artemis II and Project Hail Mary, I’ve been space obsessed. I just bought my first cheap little telescope and I can’t wait to turn my eyes skyward at night.

Idk why these informational channels r so underrated . why would i watch " M Y N A M E I S C H I K I " if i can watch this masterpiece

1. Look through the small end.

Great video. Just bought my first telescope and this was super helpful.

Great presentaion - got to the point straight away - no waffling - well done Darrel

Thank you for a very interesting video, I found it most useful. I have just taken up the hobby after my children bought me a telescope for my 70th birthday, so I’m a bit of a late starter!

I also received my first telescope for Christmas as well. I assembled it but I didn’t know how to use it. Thanks for this video. It really helped!

You really are an amazing guy to give us guidance when it comes to the wonders of the night sky! thank you!

Fantastic video...
Like the gentleman who is 80.
I'm 54 and want to introduce myself and my young 7 year old boy to the stars..
I was intrigued as boy but never followed it up..
Now I have more time and patience, I'm all in..🙏👽

This video is stellar!!! Thank you 😊 💓

Applause! Excellent! This is very nice introduction for me, I just purchased my very first telescope and I have zero knowledge on how to use it. Thanks!

Excellent, clearly-explained. Good job Darrell!

This is a really great video for us first timers! Thanks so much for making such a clear, informative and interesting video that is a great guide for getting into astronomy 😊

Thank you for this video.  I got my telescope 2 yrs ago for Christmas and was overwhelmed at its complexity and it sat in my closet and was even tempted to sell it. For a moment i thought you were talking about me! I feel like I am somewhat well versed with the night sky and was mostly happy stargazing unaided.  After seeing this video I am readyto step it up.

Thanks for a good clear explanation for starters like myself. A lot of people trying to explain things about anything talk too fast. thumbs up for your presentation.