Posts Tagged ‘Amateur’
Last Updated on Sunday, 8 August 2010 08:26 Written by Administrator Sunday, 8 August 2010 08:26
Amateur Telescope Making (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
Many amateur astronomers make their own instruments, either because of financial considerations or because they are just interested. Amateur Telescope Making offers a variety of designs for telescopes, mounts and drives which are suitable for the home-constructor. The designs range from simple to advanced, but all are within the range of a moderately well-equipped home workshop. Thus each chapter begins with reasons for undertaking the project, then looks at theoretical consideration before finishing with practical instructions and advice. An indication is given as to the skills required for the various projects. Appendices list reputable sources of (mail order) materials and components. The telescopes and mounts range from “shoestring” (very cheap) instruments to specialist devices that are unavailable commercially.
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(out of 7 reviews)
List Price: $ 54.95
Price: $ 33.22
Tags: Amateur, Astronomy, Making, Moore's, Patrick, Practical, Series, Telescope | Posted under Telescope Book Reviews | 5 Comments
Last Updated on Wednesday, 4 August 2010 04:11 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 4 August 2010 04:11
Question by ABC123: what is a good telescope for a serious amateur astronomer?
I have a big interest in astronomy and already own a reflecting telescope but its old, porr quality and peices are missing. So what is a good telescope that I could buy?? I want to view planets and deep sky objects, which would make me thing of a cassegrain, but most suggest a reflecotr.
Best answer:
Answer by wallyrush
There is no best telescope because of the fact that each person has there own opinions on them and what thy want to use them for.
If you want to view dso’s I suggest a reflector with at the minimum of a 6″ aperture(remember more aperture more light gathering)I have two Orion reflectors, 6″ and 10″ and I am very happy with both.
http://www.telescope.com/control/category/~category_id=reflectors
This is a good place to start comparison shopping.
Clear Sky’s
Wally
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Tags: Amateur, astronomer, good, serious, Telescope | Posted under Telescope Questions | 4 Comments
Last Updated on Sunday, 11 July 2010 01:24 Written by Administrator Sunday, 11 July 2010 01:24
A brief discusion of telescope mounts: Alt-Azmuth, equatorial, and dobsonian. Also answering a question about moon phases sent to me by email.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Tags: Amateur, Astronomy, Basic, Beginners, Mounts, Review | Posted under Telescope Videos | 25 Comments