Telescope Barlow Lens Lenses and mirrors are the elements used to collect and view focused light in telescopes. Mirrors are the medium for focusing in reflector telescopes, while lenses are the medium in refractors. Each type has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages. Refractor type telescopes use lenses. These lenses bend the light when it [...]

Canyon Diablo Meteorite To answer the question what is moissanite, we have to fall back on history. All good things come to us from the heavens and it is somewhat similar with the moissanite info that we have. It was about forty thousand years ago that Indians in Arizona saw a magnificent meteorite hurtling down [...]

Celestron Telescope How do I become a master with my Celestron 90EQ telescope? You can look at it on celestron.com. And my starpointer light does not work. Thanks If this is your first telescope– you need to learn how to polar align it for visual observing. I would also suggest that you attend a star [...]

Meteorite Watches (MV) Meteor Shower [Yuhai ♥Yuxun] There is a lot of confusion about moissanite engagement rings, which is a pity because moissanite is a marvelous option for the bride and groom. First discovered in 1893 by the Nobel Prize winning scientist for whom the gem is named, moissanite is often erroneously referred to as [...]

Telescope Eyepiece Astronomy is a pastime which is accessible for people for all ages and at first, surprisingly, very little equipment is needed. Although having a telescope is an advantage, as you will be able to see a whole lot more than with the naked eye, a good pair of binoculars can give some very [...]

Gemini Space Program As with much of history, it’s the untold stories that are interesting and provide additional insight into specific points in our past. The Gemini program of NASA was the two man capsule follow-on to Project Mercury (which launched the first American into space). There were many differences between Project Mercury and the [...]

Lunar Meteorites Astronomy is one of the most exciting sciences due to numerous celestial phenomena that are simply awesome and beautiful to see. Not only that, the universe as a whole is a mysterious fact that may never be fully explained by science. There are new discoveries such as the existence of distant galaxies and [...]

Tektite Pendant I suppose that in countering evil spells or black magic, the greatest harm to ourselves is the Fear generated within ourselves. Once a Rinpoche (Shampa Rinpoche) told me that for Black Magic to work, the victim must be psychologically made/”lured” to feel and fear the effect of the Black Magic, so much so [...]

NASA Space Program Impossible. That’s what the 2009 Augustine committee reported about prospects for NASA’s human exploration of space, at least for the next seven years. NASA’s budget issues remain at the top of the list holding humans from space but the same future may not hold true for its robots. Two recent robot adventurers, [...]

Telescope Space Gather information about the hubble space telescope. What is the advantage of this telescope over the telescop Gather information about the hubble space telescope. What is the advantage of this telescope over the telescopes mounted on earth? What celestial bodies did this telescope picture so far?, my subject is earth science, ineed a [...]