Astronomy

Weiss Pinguin · 08-05-10, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

but i will wait a while until i have dived a bit into the book, which with almost 4 kilograms and 1150 pages is nothing you want to read while already lying in your bed in the evening.

Sounds like it's time for a 1x TC patrol

I wish you luck in your studies

XabbaRus · 08-05-10, 03:14 PM

I have put the book on my amazon wishlist.

I'll give you guys the URL and if you feel generous please purchase..

Only kidding but I am looking into it.

I'm looking at getting a 2x Barlow lense for my scope. It already has a 10mm eyepiece and a 25mm wide field so from asking on forums it has been suggested that a barlow is the way to go as I am still learning.

My scope is a 130 diameter parabloic mirror with a 650 long tube.

Skywatcher 130P, won some awards and all round has good reviews.

Platapus · 08-05-10, 04:01 PM

I have very fond memories of using my telescope to look at the heavenly bodies..... what a sight.... breathtaking.....then she started closing the drapes.

Gerald · 08-05-10, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I have very fond memories of using my telescope to look at the heavenly bodies..... what a sight.... breathtaking.....then she started closing the drapes.

TLAM Strike · 08-05-10, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I have very fond memories of using my telescope to look at the heavenly bodies..... what a sight.... breathtaking.....then she started closing the drapes.

Got to invest in binoculars, you not as conspicuous when using them.

A Ghilie suit helps too.

TLAM Strike · 08-05-10, 09:28 PM

Had an interesting night with my new binoculars.

At 09:45 (My time) I spotted a satellite heading east though the constellation Cygnus (I was looking at Deneb at the time).

I also looked quite a bit at Altair and Vega.

I might go back out before bed since I hope to spot Neptune in about an hour once its over the tree line.

Takeda Shingen · 08-06-10, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

At 09:45 (My time) I spotted a satellite heading east though the constellation Cygnus (I was looking at Deneb at the time).

Amazing that you could see all of that detail during the day.

Neptunus Rex · 08-06-10, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Had an interesting night with my new binoculars.

At 09:45 (My time) I spotted a satellite heading east though the constellation Cygnus (I was looking at Deneb at the time).

I also looked quite a bit at Altair and Vega.

I might go back out before bed since I hope to spot Neptune in about an hour once its over the tree line.

August 27th, Mars and Earth will be at their closest point. At 75X, Mars will look about the same size as the Moon does with the naked eye.

08-05-10, 03:14 PM	#2
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I have put the book on my amazon wishlist. I'll give you guys the URL and if you feel generous please purchase.. Only kidding but I am looking into it. I'm looking at getting a 2x Barlow lense for my scope. It already has a 10mm eyepiece and a 25mm wide field so from asking on forums it has been suggested that a barlow is the way to go as I am still learning. My scope is a 130 diameter parabloic mirror with a 650 long tube. Skywatcher 130P, won some awards and all round has good reviews. __________________

08-05-10, 04:01 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,438 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I have very fond memories of using my telescope to look at the heavenly bodies..... what a sight.... breathtaking.....then she started closing the drapes. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-05-10, 09:28 PM	#6
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Had an interesting night with my new binoculars. At 09:45 (My time) I spotted a satellite heading east though the constellation Cygnus (I was looking at Deneb at the time). I also looked quite a bit at Altair and Vega. I might go back out before bed since I hope to spot Neptune in about an hour once its over the tree line. __________________