Top 7 Simple Yet Effective DIY Telescope Improvements

The universe is simply infinite. And even the nearest planetary and star systems are vastly distant.

We just can't get there yet. But then we want to at least look at it. Look at.

But I've seen people complain "they can't see much with a small scope!". And you can agree on that too.

And you know what? They're right! They will never be able to see beyond what they are trying to do.

These so-called budding astronomers are discouraged because they are not getting the results they expected.

Observing the sky is not like spying on your neighbors through binoculars. It's not that fast!

A good sky watcher is also good at patience and is able to stare through the eyepiece for hours.

To be clear, improving scope performance is not just about tuning the scope. Of course it's part of it. But you also need to tune yourself and your eyes.

So in this today's article you will learn some binoculars tricks. I have found this to be the most effective. These are 8 simple DIY binocular improvement tips that work.

Here are a few things that can help optimize not only you, but your scope as well. So you can see more and better:

1. Look for Clear sky

There's no substitute for clear skies. In fact, it can indirectly add another inch to your aperture.

Look for clues in the daytime sky. Are there clouds? When the sun is overhead, block it with your hand and see if there is bright blue around it. At sunrise or sunset, make sure there are no clouds on the horizon.

2. Avoid light pollution

Pollution in any form is not good for us. And when it comes to stargazing, light pollution is the most dangerous.

We usually observe the sky at night. The simple reason is that we need our surroundings to be as dark as possible. So you can clearly see the light coming from that cute little distant object. But in our modern society, light pollution is everywhere. So it will never be an ideal place. So what you need to do is go to a dark place.

And it should be with as little artificial lighting as possible (eg street lights, etc.). Going away from the city is best if you want to see a faint/far away object.

3. The new moon is good

Aim for longer viewing hours, especially the new moon. Try to have at least two sessions a week.

4. Let your eyes embrace the darkness

Understand your eyes. They have a bright habit. So it will take some practice for your eyes to adjust to the dark. And your pupil to set.

When you start observing in a dark environment. Make sure you can't see the source directly (for example, phone or light bulbs, etc.). It will disrupt the adaptation. Use red flash if needed and still don't look directly in. It can take up to half an hour for your eyes to be 100% capable.

5. Stare at it!

You know what? There is a secret! To pay attention to details. Just keep staring at the object through the eyepiece. And as you continue, details will start to unlock. It can take an hour to enjoy the full view. Off course, time varies with distance from the object. And in between you can take little breaks while you stare. But just don't disrupt your student's concentration with shiny things.

6. Thermally optimize the range

Chances are, when you put your telescope outside to start observing, it will be warmer than the outside air.

What then happens is that the telescope emits heat which can cause tracking problems. So no matter how small your scope is, it's better to have it collimated to outside temperature.

For binoculars up to 4 inches, this usually takes 20 minutes. And for binoculars larger than 4 inches, add an extra 10 minutes for each additional inch.

Usually the Reflector process takes less time than the Refractor.

7. Stabilize the telescope mount

Hold it tight! As you zoom in on objects, the tiny vibrations your binoculars create also zoom in. This is a big problem at high zoom. You just won't be able to see things at their best. They just won't look bright! This is usually a big problem with cheap and light binoculars.

So what you need to do is stabilize. Hang some heavy weights (such as a backpack or water bottles, etc.) on the tripod. I hope you have an idea!

So get out there with your adorable range. Follow all the tips I have listed below. Get an experience you've never had before. And let me know how much you see now and if there is any improvement? Just write anything you need below!

Hello, its Roshan Ingle. I am a space enthusiast and an astronomy enthusiast. I like to read scientific things, travel and am addicted to stargazing. You can catch me on my blog at,