An Insight into Astronomy – understanding your telescope

This taster will cover telescope maintenance and operation, helping participants understand their equipment, its capabilities, and proper usage. You’ll learn how to collimate, adjust, and perform basic repairs on a malfunctioning telescope, as well as diagnose common issues. Additionally, the session will include an introduction to simple imaging techniques, with the potential opportunity to observe the Sun in real-time—spotting flares, sunspots, and prominences. You will gain understanding of what is in the sky ‘now’