Robin Road Telescope

Getting Started with Our Telescope

Welcome to an amazing stargazing experience! Our Celestron manual polar‑align telescope has been a part of many evenings, and we’ve used it to share the wonders of the night sky with friends and guests. To get started, we’ve found a really helpful YouTube video that covers the basics step‑by‑step: Watch the video here or scan the QR code at the bottom of this page.

Feel free to follow along with that video, and you’ll be enjoying the night sky in no time. Happy stargazing!

Safety

• Never point the telescope at the sun; it can cause serious damage to both your eyes and the equipment.
• Avoid using the telescope in bad weather to keep it safe and in good condition.
• When you’re finished, please reinstall the 4 inch end cap and return the telescope to the great room for safekeeping.

Viewing tips

• Under the right conditions, you’ll be able to glimpse the cloud bands of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, and even some of Jupiter’s moons. We recommend using a stargazing app like SkySafari to help you locate these celestial wonders more easily.
• For the best stargazing experience, use the telescope at night with clear skies.
• Head to the deck space on the left side as you walk out. This spot faces the western sky and is perfect for a clear view.
• Remove the 4 inch end cap to let light into the telescope. It is just a friction fit cover – no tools or knob turning required.
• If children are around, you can move the telescope out of their reach if needed, but they’re welcome to peek through as long as they don’t adjust any settings.

You can scan this code to view the YouTube Video: