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There are several observatory structures available to the amateur astronomer. Most advertisements for domes and roll-offs that show prices, run from $3,000 to $5,000 and up, depending on size (plus shipping/packing charges). We have seen all the types, and nearly all the brands and models, with the possible exception of the research-level University grade which would … Read the rest of this article
Mars is the fourth from the Sun and is commonly referred to as the Red Planet. The rocks, soil and sky have a red or pink hue. The distinct red color was observed by stargazers throughout history. It was named by the Greeks as Ares but the name that’s come down to us was given by the Romans in honour … Read the rest of this article
The weather plays a huge role in amateur astronomy, principally by preventing observation of the night sky! Some are blessed with plenty of clear skies throughout the year. Others are not so fortunate.
This page provides weather information (including severe weather warnings) from around the world along with space weather information and how the Sun looks today and aurora predictions.… Read the rest of this article
Just Jupiter – The solar system’s largest planet and its four major moons are all you get with this plain and simple utility.
By David Ratledge
SHOULD You BUY one software package that attempts to do everything or go for a range of small, specialized programs? It’s a difficult call. The former might be easier, and ultimately even cheaper, but … Read the rest of this article
Pluto is the second-largest known dwarf planet in the Solar System (after Eris) and the tenth-largest body observed directly orbiting the Sun. Originally classified as a planet, Pluto is now considered the largest member of a distinct region called the Kuiper belt.
In Roman mythology, Pluto (Greek: Hades) is the god of the underworld. The planet received this name (after … Read the rest of this article
A meteor is a bright streak of light in the sky (a “shooting star” or a “falling star”) produced by the entry of a small meteoroid into the Earth’s atmosphere. If you have a dark clear sky you will probably see a few per hour on an average night; during one of the annual meteor showers you may see as … Read the rest of this article
On a visit to Australia last summer I took the opportunity to look up Rudi Vavra, who contacted me on the Internet a couple of years ago in order to look for my opinion on Televue telescopes. We have been in contact for a couple of years now and there has been a standing invitation to visit each others country … Read the rest of this article
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By Kevin Berwick
At this point you have 2 options, you can use the supplied paddle or AutoStar to view in alt-az mode, or you can set up the Autostar to allow full GOTO operation as well as motorised tracking. Unfortunately, it is impossible to use the telescope manually, you must use the motors to move the telescope. The big … Read the rest of this article
By Kevin Berwick
I bought a Meade ETX 90 telescope a number of years ago and have just got round to reviewing it recently. Let me say at this point that I have no undisclosed interest in the vendor or product reviewed here and I purchased the telescope via normal channels. At the time I bought the scope, my principal … Read the rest of this article
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