This should be posted in the observing and equipment section.

Use your lowest power eyepiece, it's the one with the largest number on it.

Visit a local astronomy club, and ask for help. You can find lists of astronomy clubs on the Sky & Telescope web site, as well as the Astronomical League (for the US).


You can find more by browsing or reading the Equipment section:

http://www.bautforum.com/astronomica...t-accessories/

There are lots of Q&A from beginners there.

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