Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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I restore broken telescopes, demonstrate fixes, share tips, and do equipment reviews. I also show how to use simple smartphones to take great astrophotos. Subscribe and join me on the adventure! Welcome to the Astronomy Garage with Reflactor as your host. I also demonstrate new tools that help with #stemeducation #stemlearning.

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Bad Solar Eclipse Glasses? - Three Ways To Spot A Potential Problem

Bad Solar Eclipse Glasses? - Three Ways To Spot A Potential Problem Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Ultra Wide-Angle Telescope Eyepieces: Worth the Hype?

Ultra Wide-Angle Telescope Eyepieces: Worth the Hype? Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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I Restored The Grossest Telescope Ever

I Restored The Grossest Telescope Ever Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Telescope Dust Cover Replacements (Every Option, Pricey To Cheap)

Telescope Dust Cover Replacements (Every Option, Pricey To Cheap) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

2.1K views - 1 month ago

Telescope Eyepiece Upgrades (3 Levels Explained)

Telescope Eyepiece Upgrades (3 Levels Explained) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Lost TELRAD Prototype Found – How Inventor Steve Kufeld Changed Astronomy

Lost TELRAD Prototype Found – How Inventor Steve Kufeld Changed Astronomy Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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From Zero to Orion Nebula in 5 Minutes (No Edits, Real Time)

From Zero to Orion Nebula in 5 Minutes (No Edits, Real Time) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Astrophotography Beat Me Once… Can the SVBony SV305C Pro Win This Time?

Astrophotography Beat Me Once… Can the SVBony SV305C Pro Win This Time? Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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I Measured the Sun From My Driveway (No Telescope!) #sun #stemeducation

I Measured the Sun From My Driveway (No Telescope!) #sun #stemeducation Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

2.9K views - 4 months ago

How I Bought, Restored, and FAILED to Flip a Telescope

How I Bought, Restored, and FAILED to Flip a Telescope Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

10K views - 4 months ago

I waited 39 years to build MacGyver's telescope - It Failed Spectacularly

I waited 39 years to build MacGyver's telescope - It Failed Spectacularly Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

30K views - 9 months ago

I Can't Find The Moon With My Telescope! Help! #artemis

I Can't Find The Moon With My Telescope! Help! #artemis Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Two DIY Solar Viewers: Watch the Sun Safely (With The Whole Family) #sun #stemeducation

Two DIY Solar Viewers: Watch the Sun Safely (With The Whole Family) #sun #stemeducation Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Astroscan Repair Guide (Part 3 of 3): Fix Focuser, 3D Parts, Bonus: Oddball Accessories

Astroscan Repair Guide (Part 3 of 3): Fix Focuser, 3D Parts, Bonus: Oddball Accessories Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Cosmic Shards Stargazing Cards Review: Find AND See the Neatest things in the night sky!

Cosmic Shards Stargazing Cards Review: Find AND See the Neatest things in the night sky! Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

3.6K views - 10 months ago

Astroscan Repair Guide (Part 2 of 3): Fix Mirror It With A Grocery Bag!

Astroscan Repair Guide (Part 2 of 3): Fix Mirror It With A Grocery Bag! Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

7.4K views - 11 months ago

Telescope Doesn't Need It - Let's Find A Better Solution

Telescope Doesn't Need It - Let's Find A Better Solution Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

11K views - 1 year ago

Astroscan Repair Guide (Part 1 of 3): Align Those Old Telescope Optics!

Astroscan Repair Guide (Part 1 of 3): Align Those Old Telescope Optics! Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

8.5K views - 1 year ago

Aim Your Telescope Fast With ASTROHOPPER - (2025 Update)

Aim Your Telescope Fast With ASTROHOPPER - (2025 Update) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

25K views - 1 year ago

The SVBony Telescope Nobody Can Buy (Yet!)

The SVBony Telescope Nobody Can Buy (Yet!) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

14K views - 1 year ago

Astroscan Telescope Designer Was Only Paid $100 Per Day – Insights From Norm Sperling

Astroscan Telescope Designer Was Only Paid $100 Per Day – Insights From Norm Sperling Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Telescope Eyepieces: Tiny Old-School vs. New ( All About Adapters )

Telescope Eyepieces: Tiny Old-School vs. New ( All About Adapters ) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

5.1K views - 1 year ago

My First Real Telescope

My First Real Telescope Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Broken Telescope Tripod: Dry Ice To The Rescue!

Broken Telescope Tripod: Dry Ice To The Rescue! Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

5.1K views - 1 year ago

Box Full Of Telescope - Restoration Project

Box Full Of Telescope - Restoration Project Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

7.3K views - 1 year ago

The Strange Story of the Bird-Jones Telescope (One Designer Was Blind!)

The Strange Story of the Bird-Jones Telescope (One Designer Was Blind!) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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How To Fix A Broken Telescope Viewfinder With Teflon Tape

How To Fix A Broken Telescope Viewfinder With Teflon Tape Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Interview With Orion XT10 Telescope Designer Jack Kellythorne

Interview With Orion XT10 Telescope Designer Jack Kellythorne Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Missing Telescope Mirror - Fix An Orion Starblast With Three Coins

Missing Telescope Mirror - Fix An Orion Starblast With Three Coins Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Reflactor Channel Name Change? (Astronomy Garage)

Reflactor Channel Name Change? (Astronomy Garage) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Take 3D Moon Photos - With One Camera!

Take 3D Moon Photos - With One Camera! Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

3.5K views - 1 year ago

Orion’s Collapse: The Shocking End of a Telescope Giant

Orion’s Collapse: The Shocking End of a Telescope Giant Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Binoviewers Make Moon Fun Again - Model Reviews & All Questions Answered

Binoviewers Make Moon Fun Again - Model Reviews & All Questions Answered Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Big Telescope Restoration: (PART 3) Final Assembly And Night Sky Test! (by Reflactor)

Big Telescope Restoration: (PART 3) Final Assembly And Night Sky Test! (by Reflactor) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Big Telescope Restoration: (PART 2) Is The Mirror Wrecked?

Big Telescope Restoration: (PART 2) Is The Mirror Wrecked? Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Big Telescope Restoration: (PART 1) Garage Find, Neglected For Years

Big Telescope Restoration: (PART 1) Garage Find, Neglected For Years Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Dual Speed Focuser Upgrade Kit - A Budget Upgrade For Telescope Owners

Dual Speed Focuser Upgrade Kit - A Budget Upgrade For Telescope Owners Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

13K views - 2 years ago

Do Stars Really Have Spikes? - Let's Fix Your Telescope #stem

Do Stars Really Have Spikes? - Let's Fix Your Telescope #stem Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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The Eclipse Is FINALLY Over! #eclipse

The Eclipse Is FINALLY Over! #eclipse Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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TELESCOPE Crayford Focuser Restoration ( How To Fix )

TELESCOPE Crayford Focuser Restoration ( How To Fix ) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Telescope Restoration - John Dobson used THIS #Dobsonian

Telescope Restoration - John Dobson used THIS #Dobsonian Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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TELESCOPE Error Message That Spells Disaster ( Both axes No Response )

TELESCOPE Error Message That Spells Disaster ( Both axes No Response ) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

3.2K views - 2 years ago

Watch The LENSPEN Clean Dirty Telescope Eyepieces (a gift from my wife)

Watch The LENSPEN Clean Dirty Telescope Eyepieces (a gift from my wife) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Balance Your Telescope: A Simple Counterweight Anybody Can Build

Balance Your Telescope: A Simple Counterweight Anybody Can Build Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

5.6K views - 2 years ago

Wrecked Telescope Returns! Was It A DISASTER?

Wrecked Telescope Returns! Was It A DISASTER? Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

4.1K views - 2 years ago

Telescope Gear Damage? Fix It, Don't Trash It!

Telescope Gear Damage? Fix It, Don't Trash It! Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

7.7K views - 2 years ago

This Telescope Mount Surprised Me – Twilight I Hands-On Review!

This Telescope Mount Surprised Me – Twilight I Hands-On Review! Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Recoating A Tiny Flat Telescope Mirror

Recoating A Tiny Flat Telescope Mirror Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Cool Your Telescope Plus A Secret! The Upgrade Challenge FINALE (PART 4) by Reflactor

Cool Your Telescope Plus A Secret! The Upgrade Challenge FINALE (PART 4) by Reflactor Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Telescope Barlow Lens - A Strange Example Of How They Work ( by Reflactor )

Telescope Barlow Lens - A Strange Example Of How They Work ( by Reflactor ) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Ultimate Beginner Telescope Setup Guide

Ultimate Beginner Telescope Setup Guide Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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The Secret Behind Smart Telescopes

The Secret Behind Smart Telescopes Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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REVIEW: Celestron Firstscope PART 2 - How To Make The View Sharper

REVIEW: Celestron Firstscope PART 2 - How To Make The View Sharper Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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REVIEW: Celestron Firstscope PART 1 - The Littlest Telescope ( and the easy fix ) Reflactor

REVIEW: Celestron Firstscope PART 1 - The Littlest Telescope ( and the easy fix ) Reflactor Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Flock Your Telescope Black - Telescope Fix & Upgrade Challenge (PART 3) Reflactor

Flock Your Telescope Black - Telescope Fix & Upgrade Challenge (PART 3) Reflactor Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Amazing Planetary Photos While #Camping

Amazing Planetary Photos While #Camping Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Hotrod Your Telescope Base - Telescope Fix & Upgrade Challenge (PART 2)

Hotrod Your Telescope Base - Telescope Fix & Upgrade Challenge (PART 2) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Solar Eclipse Spectacle in Texas 2023

Solar Eclipse Spectacle in Texas 2023 Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Paid Almost Nothing For An Expensive Telescope - But there's a catch... (by #reflactor )

Paid Almost Nothing For An Expensive Telescope - But there's a catch... (by #reflactor ) Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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Celestron's Most Adorable Telescope (For Halley's Comet) Cometron Co-62

Celestron's Most Adorable Telescope (For Halley's Comet) Cometron Co-62 Astronomy Garage with Reflactor

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