Errors in the use of telescopes are often caused by the user’s insufficient understanding of the principle of the telescope.  The principle of the telescope is to enlarge the size of the object to obtain a clear image, so the user must pay attention to the balance of the telescope when using the telescope, so as not to affect its effect of the telescope.  Common misconceptions about telescope use are as follows:  

Common misconceptions about telescope use  

1. Overuse  

Overuse of telescopes will shorten the visual range and affect the effectiveness of observation.  This point has been confirmed by experts.  Therefore, when using a telescope, it is important to pay attention to the viewing distance. If you find that the distance is too close, it may cause vision loss.  In addition, overuse of telescopes can cause vision loss.  Therefore, it is important to use telescopes properly to avoid vision loss.  

2. Overconfidence in line-of-sight  

It is not advisable to be overconfident about the line of sight when using a telescope. Overconfident behavior can lead to misjudgment of the line of sight, which can lead to the wrong location of the target.  Therefore, when using a telescope, be modest and don’t be overconfident about the line of sight.  

3. Blindly following the crowd  

The blind following of telescopes will result in people not being able to choose the right telescope according to their actual situation.  In this way, people will lose the opportunity to observe the sky because the telescope is not suitable.  

Errors in the use of telescopes are often caused by the user’s insufficient understanding of the principle of the telescope.  The principle of the telescope is to enlarge the size of the object to obtain a clear image, so the user must pay attention to the balance of the telescope when using the telescope, so as not to affect its effect of the telescope.  

4. Believing a telescope can see distant objects.  

Telescopes do not see things far away, only things near.  This is because the telescope’s objective lens has a much smaller magnification than the objective lens of binoculars, so the telescope can only see objects close to it.  

5. Believing telescopes can see distant animals  

The mistaken belief is that telescopes can see distant animals, but when we see distant animals, we find that they have disappeared.  It turns out that the animals in the distance are just our imagination.  We can see distant animals because distant animals are only in our imagination.  We can imagine them because we have images of them in our heads.  The animals in the distance are only in our imagination because they never appear in front of our eyes.  

6. Believing a telescope can see someone in the distance  

Under the illusion that a telescope can see people far away, it can only see objects far away. Therefore, a telescope is useless when you want to see people in the distance.  

When using a telescope, be careful not to blindly trust what the telescope shows.  Telescopes can help us see many things at a distance, but their accuracy is not 100%, so you have to be very careful when using them.  

For example, a telescope may show the shadow of a mountain, but the actual mountain may not be in the telescope’s field of view.  Therefore, when using a telescope, you must be very careful not to blindly believe what the telescope shows.  

As a tip, binoculars should be placed high enough to have a clear view of your surroundings.  If placed low, it may be obstructed, resulting in poor visibility.  Use binoculars as far away from people and noise as possible.  This minimizes interference and results in optimal observations.