| Author | Message | ||
     Greg Hirst (Gregh) Senior Member Username: Gregh Post Number: 354 Registered: 10-2002 |
This is great- http://wires.news.com.au/special/mm/030811-hubble.htm | ||
| Adrian Strata (Adrians) Member Username: Adrians Post Number: 41 Registered: 02-2003 |
Speaking of Astronomy.......(great link by the way) does anyone here do any observing either with a telescope or binoculars? I have a Meade AR-5 refractor and 20x80LT bino's. Adrian | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 393 Registered: 05-2003 |
Oh, WOW!!!!!! Yes, I am very much into it -- I prefer to do it the old fashioned way. No equipment necessary. The majesty of observing it all at once is just too good. Besides, I see more shooting stars that way (ok perhaps just satellite trash hitting the atmoshere, but it still looks beautiful when it hits  Thanks for the link!! AWESOME | ||
| Greg Hirst (Gregh) Senior Member Username: Gregh Post Number: 357 Registered: 10-2002 |
I've always enjoyed astronomy but have a new appreciation now that I have two kids who get excited at observing as well. Taking the LR to a relatively remote location on a clear night and setting up the reflector is now interesting AND fun! Also, if you are near any Universities with decent observatories, get to know the physics profs and sometimes get the opportunity to look through their telescopes. | ||
| Randall Smith (Mr_smith) Member Username: Mr_smith Post Number: 113 Registered: 04-2003 |
I used to have a Meade 4" refractor with ED glass and computerized tripod. Now I use a spotting scope with the ED glass, and several pairs of binoculars. It's not easy to find good observing on the east coast. Too many lights and hazy air. Best sights are to park along the Blue Ridge parkway and then hike up onto pasture hilltops. |
