Look Into Other Planets

Home

Contact Us




An astronomy telescope is a scope that allows individuals to see the planets and stars in greater clarity than they can see them with the naked eye. It is not only fun to do, but it can be an activity that both adults and children can share in interest and enjoyment. But, how do you know which telescope to buy? There are so many different kinds, sizes, magnifications, and prices that it can be very intimidating to purchase your first astronomy telescope without some information and education first. Here are some basic guidelines that you can follow when making your choice:

Reflective, Refractive, or Compound? These terms refer to the types of lenses and the way that the images are collected. A reflective scope uses mirrors to collect light and focus the images while a refractive uses curved glass lenses, and the compound astronomy telescope uses a combination of the two.

The cost of a reflective telescope makes it an attractive choice. Mirrors are inexpensive and easy to replace. It is also good for deep space viewing. The disadvantage is that it the mirrors sometimes do not provide the clarity of the refractive scope and sometimes the mirrors are jostled loose.

The refractive astronomy telescope is good for viewing planets and stars. It has very clear images and is easy to maintain. The cost is the main prohibitive factor to most beginning astronomers.

The compound telescope is also on the pricier end of the astronomy telescope family. It is used most often by serious astronomers and those who make a career of astronomy because of the clarity of images and the ability to see images in deep space. This is probably not the best choice for novice star-watchers.

One of the main considerations that you should think about when you are purchasing an astronomy telescope is the aperture. This is a measurement of the ability of the telescope to let light in and also the ability to focus that light. This is a more important measure of the telescope?s abilities than the magnification. The bigger the aperture, the better the telescope will be.

Another important consideration is mounting and portability. If you are going to be moving your astronomy telescope from place to place or taking hiking or camping, you will want a smaller scope with an easy to manage mount. The alt-azimuth mount allows the astronomy telescope to move up and down vertically and side to side horizontally from a central axis-this is perfect for beginners. A more advanced astronomy telescope user might like an equatorial mount which not only allows vertical and horizontal movement, but also sliding from side to side on a perpendicular mount to follow the movement of stars and planets.

As you research your choices you will find a lot more information which can be helpful in deciding the best telescope for you and your family.

1. Images of Earth and All Available Satellites

... target in this family, select one of the following: Earth, Moon Go directly to image (PIxxxxxx): Other Query Options Refine results further Click on a column heading to sort the list. Click on an ...
http://photojournal.jpl.n ...ov/targetFamily/Earth

2. Google Earth Community: Viewing list of forums

... Login] Entrance Main Index Search Active Topics New user Who's Online FAQ Other Planets Threads Posts Last post Mars (5 viewing) Placemarks for Mars 92 418 Re: Jupiter (Marshall15) - 07/03 ...
http://bbs.keyhole.com/ub ...hreads.php/Cat/0/C/30

3. Moon Phase Prediction Software & eBook.

Learn about the Moon with this eBook and predict Moon phases and more with the associated astronomy/astrology software package.
http://thx1142.nsocat.hop.clickbank.net" target="_top

4. life on other planets

powered by ufo conspiracy skeptics chupacabra albany ufo spaceship ufo cults xcom george adamski ...
http://life-on-other-planets.ufosighters.com/

5. ScienceDaily: Other Planets Influence Earth's Climate, University Of Toronto...

... us: Save This Page Other Planets Influence Earth's Climate, University Of Toronto Scientist Says A University of Toronto professor says a better understanding of the Earth's climate requires a better ...
http://www.sciencedaily.c ...7/12/971218090305.htm

6. Ephemerides Planets Transits - Horoscopes.to

... Birth Chart Ascendant Divinations I Ching Runes Oracle Fortune Cookie Ephemerides - Transits of Planets The planets and the satellites of our solar system move around the 30 degrees of the 12 zodiac ...
http://www.horoscopes.to/ephemerides.php

7. Astronomy Answers: AstronomyAnswerBook: Planets

... 3.3. Gravity on Other Planets ... 3.4. Jovian Planets ... 4. The Tenth Planet ... 4.1. Volcanoes on Other Planets ... 4.2. The Positions of the Planets ... 4.3. Hidden Planets ... 4.4 ...
http://www.astro.uu.nl/~s ...woorden/planeten.html

8. The Austringer » Man must conquer other planets to survive, says Hawki...

... R. Elsberry HOME FALCONRY AE PT OZ WORDPRESS Austringer16 Jun 2006 09:41 pm Man must conquer other planets to survive, says Hawking | the Daily Mail Man must conquer other planets to survive, says ...
http://www2.austringer.net/wp/?p=309

9. President Bush Announces New Vision for Space Exploration Program

... images of the rings of Saturn and the outer planets of our solar system. Robotic explorers have ... ... will be to carry astronauts beyond our orbit to other worlds. This will be the first spacecraft of ...
http://www.whitehouse.gov ...04/01/20040114-3.html

10. Welcome to the Planets

... The collection has been extracted from the interactive program "Welcome to the Planets" which was ... ... images. Please note: This collection replaces the former on-line version of Welcome to the Planets ...
http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/welcome.htm

11. life on other planets - Get Wealthy

Get Wealthy The path to wealth is here estate investment groupsbusiness organizationsnational savings investmentmaking money with ainagural speech Get Wealthy > life on other planets life on other ...
http://www.dynastycreator ...on-other-planets.html

12. Earth First. We'll screw up the other planets later. :: sickidiots.com :: T-...

... We'll screw up the other planets later. Mens Heavyweight T-Shirt Starting At $14.95 Zoom In Buy It In Black S - 5XL Zoom In Buy It In Ash Gray S - 5XL Zoom In Buy It In White S - 5XL This store is ...
http://www.sickidiots.com ...r_planets_later.phtml

13. Mars and other planets, factories

Mars and other planets, factories EE one -> Engr Manufacturing Similar Threads: VARIOUS PROGRAMS - EXCELLENT OFFERS -=ASK FOR THE LIST Is this your company? International Journal of Computational ...
http://www.ee-one.com/new-5729971-4315.html

14. What must happen before manned trips to other planets are possible?

... 1, No.6 What must happen before manned trips to other planets are possible? Can we visit another planet? Yes. But Mars is our best option, and we need at least another couple decades to prepare. Photo ...
http://www.happynews.com/ ...ned-trips-planets.htm

15. How Old Would You Be on Another Planet?

... Days and years on other planets are different. Some planets have very long days or years, and some are very short. Type your birthday below and click on a planet. Then you will see how old you would ...
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/edu/age.htm

16. Your Weight and Age on Other Planets

... Site Map ScienceAstronomy and Space ExplorationThe Solar System Your Weight and Age on Other Planets Source: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) To find what you would weigh in ...
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0875450.html

17. History & info - reforms, other planets, "Star Wars"

... reform? Other planets Martian Coruscant (Star Wars) Modern schemes for reform? The current calendar is not without defects, and reforms are still being proposed. Astronomically, it really calls for no ...
http://webexhibits.org/ca .../calendar-future.html

18.

Life On Other Planets Life On Other Planets. Discover Everything About Life On Other Planets. Here You Will Find Everything Phenomenon Resources Chemtrail Ufo Enemy Unknown Download Travis Walton Ufo ...
http://www.ufology-inform ...-on-other-planets.php

19. Solar System Data

... some additional miscellaneous data about the planets (only). The recently discovered tiny moons of ... ... A.K.A Object's provisional name. Notes: (0) many other names in use (1) & Danielson (2) & Marius (3) & ...
http://www.nineplanets.org/data.html

20. Tad Williams Talks About Otherland, Other Planets

SEARCH: advertisement Tad Williams Talks About Otherland, Other Planets By Robert Scott Martin Staff Writer posted: 11:01 am ET 13 September 1999 Although author Tad Williams is best known for his ...
http://www.space.com/scie ...on/williams_intv.html

21. Seeds of life on Earth may have come from Mars or other planets

... Economy: Offshoring Flat Tax National debt Seeds of life on Earth may have come from Mars or other planets Posted Tuesday, February 15, 2005 by Mike Adams, Key concepts: Mars, life on mars and Life on ...
http://www.counterthink.org/009047.html