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Collimation with a Laser - Orion Telescope
How to collimate your reflector telescope using an accessory like the Orion LaserMate Deluxe Laser Collimator.

Features Of The Orion AstroView 90 Refracting Telescope

Features of the Orion ED Triplet Refractors
A quick look at two of our Triplet ED Refractors that provide superior resolution for viewing and imaging!

Features of the Orion Mini Mini 50mm Guide Scope & Magnificent Mini Pkg
A look at the Orion Mini 50mm Guide scope and Magnificent Mini Autoguider package, a great accessory for any astronomer that needs a compete autoguiding package for capturing sharp astrophotos.

Features of the Orion Mounting Bracket for iPad/Tablets

Features of the Orion ShortTube 80T

Features of the Orion SkyQuest XT10g Computerised GoTo Telescope

Features of the Orion SkyQuest XX16g GoTo Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

Features of the Orion StarMax 127 Equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

Features of the Orion StarShoot G3 Imaging Camera

Hotech Advanced CT Laser Collimator

Hotech SCA Laser Collimators

How to assemble the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Newtonian Part 1
In this video, the staff of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars describe how to assemble the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope which combines powerful optics with the ultimate in mechanical simplicity and stability. This is part one of a two-part video series.

How to assemble the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Newtonian Part 2
In this video, the staff of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars describe how to assemble the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope which combines powerful optics with the ultimate in mechanical simplicity and stability. This is part two of a two-part video series.

How to assemble the Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector
In this video, the staff of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars describe how to assemble the Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope, a quality telescope for beginners which is easy to use and will inspire your natural inclination to explore.

How to assemble the Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope
In this video, the staff of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars describe how to assemble the Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope, a fun, user-friendly telescope which lets beginning astronomers and seasoned hobbyists navigate the night sky with ease.

How to assemble the Orion StarSeeker 130mm GoTo Telescope
In this video, the staff of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars describe how to assemble the Orion StarSeeker 130mm GoTo Reflector Telescope which uses the latest computerized object-locating technology to automatically pinpoint any of 4,000+ astronomical objects

How to choose a Beginner Telescope
The question of which telescope is best for the beginner is asked a lot. Here are our thoughts on the best beginner telescope — it really depends on what is important to you!

How To Choose A Beginners Telescope

How to Collimate a Telescope - Orion Telescope
How to collimate your reflector telescope by hand as well as using an accessory like the Orion LaserMate Deluxe Laser Collimator.

How to setup the Orion Deluxe Off-Axis Guider
In this video, the staff of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars describe how to set up the Orion Deluxe Off-Axis Guider which lets you image and guide with the same telescope.

How To Take Images With A Telescope
In this video we explain the variety of camera styles and accessories so you can begin any level of photography with a telescope.

How to use Orion Full Aperture Solar Filters
Orion Video Explaining How To Use Orion Full Aperture Solar Filters

How to use Orion Intelliscopes
How to use the Orion Intelliscope Object Locator System as well as the differences between the two types of computerized telescope, Push-To's and GoTo's.

How to use Orion Moon Filters
How to Use Orion Moon Filters, a great accessory for astronomers of all levels!

Introduction to Astro Imaging

LCM Computerized Telescope Series Tour
Automatically Locates The Wonders Of The Universe With Its Motorized System & On Board Computer! All glass, fully coated optics reveal the depths of our solar system and the wonders of the Universe. Fully adjustable tripod features a convenient accessory tray. Easy to use computerized hand control allows user to locate objects at the touch of a button.

Orion Atlas and Sirius Equatorial Mounts
A quick look at our two equatorial, computerized telescope mounts, the Atlas EQ-G and the Sirius EQ-G. This video covers their features, differences, and popular Orion accessories.

Orion StarShoot AllSky Camera
Video presentation of Orion's new AllSky Camera

Orion Telescope & Binocular USB Eyepiece
Features and how to use the Orion StarShoot USB Eyepiece, a fun product that adds a new dimension to traditional viewing.

Orion Telescope & Binocular Video Eyepiece
Features and how to use the Orion StarShoot Video Eyepiece, a fun product that adds a new dimension to traditional viewing.

Orion Telescope & Binocular XTg GoTo Dobsonian Telescopes
Functions and Features the Orion SkyQuest XTg GoTo line of dobsonian telescopes, These dobs are fully motorized with easy-to-use GoTo and tracking functionality.

The Star Party - "Fuzzies" - Galazies, Nebulae, Comets
There are a few tricks to enjoying the more subtle strokes on the cosmic canvas. We'll show you how in this episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - A Guide to Amateur Astronomy
In this helpful guide to amateur astronomy, the friendly crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars introduces you to the night sky and how to best observe it.

The Star Party - Dealing with Dew
Condensation on a telescope can ruin your date with the stars. Here's how to prevent a good night from going bad! This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - Fascinating 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. This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - How Telescopes Work - Ways to gather Light
Inside the optical tube with lenses and mirrors; an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - How to Focus your Telescope
These simple hacks will get you tack-sharp focus on objects seen through a telescope. This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - of Time Machines and Extra Terrestrials (Telescopes)
When you look out deeply into space, you look back far into time. Who might be looking back at you? When did they live? This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - Sketch the Sky
How to train your brain to more clearly see objects in the sky and understand them much better: Just draw them! This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - Telescope Solar Filters - Observing the Sun safely
NEVER look at directly the Sun - especially with binoculars or a telescope - unless you have a proper solar filter! This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - Telescope Types - Choosing the best type for you
Each kind of telescope gathers light in a different way. Here's why you might choose one over another. This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - The Moon - Special Tricks to see More
How to best observe this favorite of amateur astronomers. This is an episode of "The Star Party", a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - The Planets - Special Tricks to see More
How to best observe the other worlds of our Solar System. This is an episode of "The Star Party", a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - The Stars - Special Tricks to see More
an amazing range of color in the stars - from subtle to striking. Here's how to best see distant suns. This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.

The Star Party - Track the Sky - Polar Alignment
How to counter the apparent motion of the sky due to Earth's rotation. Hint: In the Northern Hemisphere, it all starts with a bear! This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.