Taking Notes allows you to look back on what you observed. Learn how and why to take notes.
Light Pollution Filters Learn what to use the filters for and how to choose them.
Beyond the Messier/NGC/IC Break free from the Messier/NGC/IC trap and explore other deeps sky catalogs.
Practice is required to required to successfully find objects.
Overlays for charts helps a lot in finding objects. Learn how to make overlays as well as how the celestial coordinate system works.
The Telrad is one of the best pointing device for the telescope. Learn to use this tool effectively. This is a great article for seasoned veterans as well.
Finderscopes are very useful for finding objects. Learn the tricks and techniques for this instrument.
Eyepiece star hopping is very useful. Learn how to do this by exploring Scutum.
Marathon Tips Useful tips on how to organize for a Messier marathon.
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