<p>Whatever difficulty you're having, the surest way to get past it is probably an in-person tutorial with an experienced telescope user.
Find a local astronomy club via
the <a href="https://www.astroleague.org/societies" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Astronomical League</a>,
the <a href="https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs-and-events.cfm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">NASA Night Sky Network</a>,
<a href="https://www.skyandtelescope.com/clubs-organizations/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sky and Telescope</a>,
or <a href="http://www.go-astronomy.com/astronomy-orgs.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Go Astronomy</a>.
Then bring your scope to a public observing session, and most likely someone there will be willing and able to help.</p>

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2018-09-15T17:24:33.833Z
2018-09-15T17:24:33.833Z
Mike G
<p>I recently purchased a Celestron Astromaster EQ130 telescope and have absolutely no clue about telescopes but would love to learn.
I have set this up but cannot even get a decent view of the moon, any advice of help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.</p>

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2018-09-15T17:18:14.390Z
It would help if you were more specific about your problem.  Can you see the moon at all, and if so what does it look like.  Have you looked at terrestrial objects, such as distant buildings or landscapes?
Dr Chuck
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2018-09-17T00:30:30.080Z
Why can't you get a decent view of the Moon? Have you tried doing terrestrial viewing to see if the optical system is working correctly? Did you assemble the telescope correctly? Does the primary mirror look clean? Did you collimate it? Have you tried adjusting the focuser?
Alphecca
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2018-09-17T09:20:41.290Z
Agree with the above comments - try using it in the day pointing out to trees in the distance and try focusing.
PaulS
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AlanB
# Celestron Astromaster EQ130

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-09-15)

I recently purchased a Celestron Astromaster EQ130 telescope and have absolutely no clue about telescopes but would love to learn.
I have set this up but cannot even get a decent view of the moon, any advice of help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

**Tags:** the-moon, telescope

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: It would help if you were more specific about your problem.  Can you see the moon at all, and if so what does it look like.  Have you looked at terrestrial objects, such as distant buildings or landscapes?  
> **username_2**: Why can't you get a decent view of the Moon? Have you tried doing terrestrial viewing to see if the optical system is working correctly? Did you assemble the telescope correctly? Does the primary mirror look clean? Did you collimate it? Have you tried adjusting the focuser?  
> **username_3**: Agree with the above comments - try using it in the day pointing out to trees in the distance and try focusing.  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2018-09-15. Score: 2

Whatever difficulty you're having, the surest way to get past it is probably an in-person tutorial with an experienced telescope user.
Find a local astronomy club via
the [Astronomical League](https://www.astroleague.org/societies),
the [NASA Night Sky Network](https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs-and-events.cfm),
[Sky and Telescope](https://www.skyandtelescope.com/clubs-organizations/),
or [Go Astronomy](http://www.go-astronomy.com/astronomy-orgs.htm).
Then bring your scope to a public observing session, and most likely someone there will be willing and able to help.


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