In Part I of the LBT, iMix visits the Large Binocular Telescope Observatory high atop Mt. Graham outside of Safford, AZ. Here at the largest telescope in the world, Ohio State University faculty an…
I am trying to find an area that has the best astronomical viewing in the central Indiana area.
I have had the idea of going to a few local parks that are kind of secluded and have some hills offering a decent view of the horizon.
However, park rangers always tend to come and question me about my binoculars and intentions at that time of night in a park that is supposed to be closed.
I am looking for the darkest/highest place (for as much of a view of sky) as possible within say approx 45 minutes of Indianapolis that I won’t be bothered at.
Any ideas?
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Meade Optical Coatings Aluminum Coatings with magnesium fluoride over coat provides bright images full of detail.
2″ Crayford-Dual Speed Machined Aluminum Focuser With 1.25″ Adapter Smooth precise focusing is achieved with this classic design. A unique focus tension knob and focus lock design gives complete control over focus.
Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling Fan Bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly and efficiently with the battery powered cooling fan. The fan is mounted to the rear of the “vented� primary mirror cell for fast cool down.
Steel RA Roller Bearings, Roller bearings
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Advanced Four-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder Four reticles and varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs.
26mm QXâ„¢ Wide Angle 2″ Eyepiece has a 2″ barrel, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View.
Aperture, Focal Length, Focal Ratio, Weight
203mm 8″ 1219mm f/6 44lbs
254mm 10″ 1270mm f/5 65lbs
318mm 12″ 1524mm f/5 80lbs
406mm 16″ 1829mm f/4.5 128lbs
Newtonian design optics, Primary, Secondary BK7 mirrors coated with magnesium fluoride over coat. Mounted in a fully adjustable mirror cell.
Maximum Practical Visual Power 500X,
Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece.
Metal open Truss Design,
Teflon bearings for both altitude and azimuth. Steel roller bearings for azimuth,
Altitude bearing brake,
Focuser 2″ Crayford dual speed focuser with 1.25″ adapter,
Battery Powered Fan,
4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder
AutoStar Suiteâ„¢ Astronomical Software Included with the telescope.
Technical Specifications
8″ Lightbridge Aperture, Focal Length, Focal Ratio, Weight
203mm 8″ 1219mm f/6 44lbs
254mm 10″ 1270mm f/5 65lbs
318mm 12″ 1524mm f/5 80lbs
406mm 16″ 1829mm f/4.5 128lbs
Newtonian design optics, Primary, Secondary BK7 mirrors coated with magnesium fluoride over coat. Mounted in a fully adjustable mirror cell.
Maximum Practical Visual Power 500X,
Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece.
Metal open Truss Design,
Teflon bearings for both altitude and azimuth. Steel roller bearings for azimuth,
Altitude bearing brake,
Focuser 2″ Crayford dual speed focuser with 1.25″ adapter,
Battery Powered Fan,
4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder
AutoStar Suite™ Astronomical Software Included with the telescope.
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Ok the thing is i really want a telescope that can make me see the planets,important stars,constellations and other universal objects.Every time i go out and look at the stars,i feel so lost because i don’t know how to locate any constellations,planets or other objects.I feel like a complete dummy and i want to discover what is out here.It looks amazing and i am sure if i knew more about it,it would even be more amazing and not as vague as i always think it is.So should i make my own telescope/binocular or buy this telescope.Plus can binoculars be an alternative to telescopes.
This is the telescope i have decided to buy.It is cheap compared to others.It costs like 202 dollars plus what do u think of it from the description.
Spectra Optics Telescope 600×50
A telescope is a learning and discovery tools suitable for both young and old alike. This model is bigger and has much better optics than the telescope that Galileo Galilei used his astronomical discoveries of hundreds of years ago. Magnification is from 30-100x. (5×24 mm) helps you efficiently with coarse calibration, while the stand allows easy and precise assembly. Weight including stand 3.1 kg. Focal Length 600 mm. Lens Diameter: 50 mm. Lev incl 2 pcs eyepiece.
The Garrett® 100mm F/5.3 45º Binocular Telescope review by ScopeTrader.com
Here you’ll see a quick intro to the written review for the Garrett Optical System as in Astronomy Technology Today magazine
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