Astronomy
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Greetings! This site is dedicated to my interests in
Astronomy. These include amateur telescope making, equipment
reviews and general observing.
Alan.
Explains how to get
started in
astronomy, along with some tips on how to choose binoculars and a first
telescope for the beginning astronomer. Additional astronomy
equipment that you will need is presented. Includes many
useful
links to other references on the net.
Information on my local
observing area,
Albuquerque New Mexico. Includes information on dark sites
for
observing.
Deep space 3 (DS-3) is an
ultra
light 12 inch Dobsonian telescope that will fit into the trunk of a
Honda Del Sol without modification. It includes a wire
spider,
lightweight secondary, aluminum trusses, and a very low
profile.
This scope weighs 39 pounds, and has a 25 pound primary mirror
box. It also has a very simple and effective mirror
cell.
This telescope is mainly made out of 1/2 inch plywood.
Deep space 4 (DS-4) is a
second
generation ultralight "Deep Space" design. Design goals are
to
allow a 16" telescope to easily be transported in a hatchback
car. Vibration and wind resistance is mandatory.
Excellent
baffling is also a design requirement.
Deep space 5 (DS-5) is my
current dream. Goals are to have a 24" that doesn't require a
ladder, and can be moved in a hatchback. A step stool, and
ramps, are considered an acceptable compromise.
Formulas for telescopes as
well as
observing.
From the dark sky clock
Alan Scott - living in sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA!
e-mail address: hialanne AT hotmail DOT
com
(Get rid of the spaces, use an @ for the AT, and use a . for the
DOT. I am trying to fool spam bots.)
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