What is the best GoTo/computerize beginner telescope?


Posted November 4th, 2010 by admin 5 Comments »
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Nigel asked:


I’m planning to get a goto or a computerized telescope in uk.

Which do you think would be a great quality,steady tripod,accurate goto system and reasonable priced telescope ?

I’m a beginner is astronomy and my budget is limited to £500?

Any suggestions on telescopes?

Thanks in advance !

Can u suggest me a telescope with its specifications for observing planets and the moon?


Posted November 4th, 2010 by admin 6 Comments »
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:) asked:


I’m just a beginner and I’m really interested in astronomy. Please suggest me a telescope with a reasonable price. I want a telescope that shows a detailed image of planets.
Please name a telescope with specifications. Thank you.

How can absorption and spectra be used by the Hubble space telescope to study the structure of starts?


Posted November 4th, 2010 by admin 1 Comment »
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Juan asked:


How can absorption and spectra be used by the Hubble space telescope to study the structure of starts?

How does the nature of radio waves allow a radio telescope to use a wire mesh surface?


Posted October 10th, 2010 by admin 1 Comment »
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dy asked:


How does the nature of radio waves allow a radio telescope to use a wire mesh surface? Would you expect millimeter wavelength telescopes to need smoother surfaces than typical radio dishes? Why or Why not?

How do i find Jupiter in the night sky with a telescope?


Posted October 10th, 2010 by admin 6 Comments »
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Ibrahim I asked:


It’s October 7 2010 now and i don’t know how to locate Jupiter with my Celestron First Scope Telescope. It’s my first telescope and i read on the box you can see Jupiter and it moons. Can someone help me find it, I live in New Jersey, so it’s the East Coast if that helps. Thanks!

telescope?


Posted October 10th, 2010 by admin 3 Comments »
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Jacob asked:


is it possible to use a telescope the is pointed out the window
the reason im want to do tis so i dont have to keep going outside every night especially in winter

NOTE: would it be a better idea to open the window but has a screen on the other side
im also taking out the screen behind it

What celestial objects can be seen without the use of a telescope?


Posted October 10th, 2010 by admin 5 Comments »
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Quantum asked:


I was just wondering because I don’t have a telescope and I don’t really want to spend a fortune on one. Thanks!

What would Jupiter and its four galilean moons look like through a 90mm telescope?


Posted October 10th, 2010 by admin 3 Comments »
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Spud123 asked:


Im getting a 90mm Telescope but I would like to know what Jupiter’s bands and it’s four Galilean moons would look like? Also can I see some pictures of what it would look like.

What is the best telescope for looking at stars?


Posted September 16th, 2010 by admin 5 Comments »
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Sara Kosik asked:


I want to get my husband a telescope for a Christmas present. We live on a small lake in the middle of nowhere, and the stars are always bright. I would love to get him a reasonably priced telescope to see stars and planets. Any suggestions? I would like to stay below $300. Is that possible?

What eyepieces would you recommend for a 10″ dobsonian telescope?


Posted September 16th, 2010 by admin 5 Comments »
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Jonas asked:


I ordered a 10″ dobsonian telescope a few days ago, and was wondering what eyepieces, both brand, type and focal length you would recommend for getting the most out of my telescope?