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Measuring Astronomical Distances

Posted by Joe DalSanto 02/23/2005 08:00AM

Measuring Astronomical Distances

Have you ever wondered how we know the distances to astronomical objects? Here is a brief introduction to the fascinating field of astronomy.

Diagonals

Posted by MARK PAJOR 02/15/2005 08:00AM

Which one, how to pick, does it matter

CI-700 Adjustable legs

Posted by Jim Fusco 02/13/2005 08:00AM

CI-700 Adjustable legs

Make your CI-700 tripod adjustable for under $25.00

Go-to or Not To Go-To, That is the question

Posted by Ed Moreno 01/22/2005 08:00AM

Go-to or Not To Go-To, That is the question

The opinion of a long-time astronomer…

Messier’s Open Clusters in Urban Skies

Posted by Blair Slayton 01/17/2005 08:00AM

Even an 80mm telescope can enjoy these

Orion's 120mm Telescope Setups

Posted by Blair Slayton 12/27/2004 08:00AM

Do you like laying on the ground to look through your scope?

Nebulous Categories

Posted by Norman Sperling 12/22/2004 08:00AM

A little History and a discussion of Deep Space Phenomena and Scientific Classification By Norm Sperling. Excerpted with permission from his book “What Your Astronomy Textbook Won’t Tell You” copyright (c) 2002

Holiday Astronomical targets for beginners

Posted by Ed Moreno 12/16/2004 08:00AM

How to avoid new-telescope frustrations and disappointment

Manually Guided DSLR Astrophotography

Posted by Ivan Ong 12/02/2004 08:00AM

Manually Guided DSLR Astrophotography

Intersted in using your DSLR for astrophotography? Here are some useful hints to start you off.

Drift Testing to Determine Your Eyepiece's True Field of View

Posted by Herbert Kraus 11/27/2004 08:00AM

To calculate an eyepiece's true field of view you need to know the diameter of its field stop, but most manufacturer's don't furnish that specification. Here's how to use the drift test method instead.

Making sense of scope reviews

Posted by Mark Rieck 10/17/2004 01:40AM

Ever end up being more confused about a scope decision after you read all the articles than you were before you read them?

The 5 things it has taken me half my life to learn about viewing the sky

Posted by Steve Coe 10/02/2004 07:00AM

Steve Coe is the Vice President of the Saguaro Astronomy Club in Phoenix, Arizona. He has written a book, Deep Sky Observing-The Astronomical Tourist....

A Stellar experience at New Mexico skies

Posted by Murray Carlson 09/29/2004 07:00AM

A Stellar experience at New Mexico skies

As an amateur astronomer I have a lot in common with thousands of others in my hobby around the world. The common struggle to achieve the best equipment, training and clear skies combined with the free time to enjoy it all is a major challenge. All of these problems evaporated with a wonderful week spent with Lynn and Mike at New Mexico Skies.

Aperture vs. Light Pollution

Posted by Ed Moreno 09/23/2004 07:00AM

City/Suburban Observing and how misleading marketing materials might disappoint beginning astronomers.

Mounting a 50mm Barska RDF on the ETX90

Posted by Don Carner 09/09/2004 07:00AM

Mounting a 50mm Barska RDF on the ETX90

Or "How to mount the biggest RDF on a small OTA"