Re: Very Stupid Newbie Question - I blew up my first telescope - Tasco 45-060525 ... I apolegize in advance if this is to much of a newbie question but because of my amateur interest in astronomy my wife purchased me a Tasco 45-060525 Galaxsee refractor telescope.... Is there a cheap amateur scope that can keep me excited about this hobby until I someday get enough money to get a good one. ... (sci.astro.amateur)
Re: FAQ ... My Own Personal FAQ at http://astro.isi.edu/reference/faq.html ... Astronomical Calculations for the Amateur... positions and related problems of spherical astronomy....lists all the names of the people who have given them money. ... (sci.astro.amateur)
Shadow transit, decent seeing at last. ... So, having spent the day making a ramp to load the 18" into the tiny white pickup, I am eager to try it out. ...Instant scope loading ramp which will be light, strong and fit IN the bed of a nissan or toyota standard light pickup). ... My visitors have never seen Saturn through a telescope. ... One of the visitors tells me he's started a school in town, and wonders if I'd like to show the 6th grade class some astronomical sights as part of their astronomy cirriculum.... (sci.astro.amateur)
Re: S&T slimming down ... out to observe in fairly public places and encourages neighborhood kids to ... technology being employed that you'd think some of the young folks would ... I think that you hit on one of the reasons amateur astronomy didn't die ... The scope makers may be having a hard time, but it sure is not as bad as ... (sci.astro.amateur)
Re: thinking about a Nexstart 130gt ... >>thinking about getting a telescope to go play with. ...Astronomy is about portable aperture. ... > I suggest choosing your first scope solely on the basis your needs right now. ... > Get a scope that can help you learn the sky and discover the multitude of joys ... (sci.astro.amateur)
