The Star Party: What A Telescope Does
In this helpful guide to amateur astronomy, the crew of Orion Telescopes introduces you to the night sky and how to best observe it.

The Star Party: What To See - Objects In The Night Sky
There are a great many wonders to see in the night sky. A telescope is your magic carpet, your time machine and much more.

The Star Party: Target - The Moon
How to best observe this favorite of amateur astronomers.

The Star Party: Target - The Planets
How to best observe the other worlds of our Solar System.

The Star Party: Target - The Sun
NEVER look directly at the Sun - especially with binoculars or a telescope - unless you have a proper solar filter!

The Star Party: Target - The Stars
There's an amazing range of color in the stars - from subtle to striking. Here's how to best see distant suns.

The Star Party: Target - Galaxies, Nebulae, and Clusters
Orion's tips for viewing the "fuzzy" objects like galaxies, nebulae and clusters.

The Star Party: Aligning Your Telescope
Aligning the telescope to the Earth's axis can be a simple or rather involved procedure depending on the level of precision needed for what you want to do. Here are some tips for getting it just right.

The Star Party: How Telescopes Work
Inside the optical tube with lenses and mirrors.