Anybody know about Astronomy telescopes? - Page 3

Melnie Mouse · 21-Nov-2006, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Mr C

My GF bought me one for my Birthday just like this one http://tinyurl.com/yhdqfw Apart from looking at the Moon i find it really hard to view or find anything else. I got an Astronamy book but its pretty indepth and im struggling. I really wanna look at Saturn but dont know how

if you get yoruself a planisphere 5.99 or 7.99 depending on size from most bookshops, you can in the top disc see everything they show you, which is easier than a book anyway.
On the back of the disc is a chart which shows you where to find the planets. it even has the ecliptic path drawn on in dotted lines and if you know where that is, you can find all planets just above or below just like the moon goes...

Fordie · 21-Nov-2006, 16:48

Well worth a look in here 4D http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/o...nd/index.shtml

Jasper · 22-Nov-2006, 14:55

Can you reccomend any 10 x 50 or 12 x 60 binos?

Melnie Mouse · 22-Nov-2006, 15:19

10 x 50's are best... most makes be ok

Fordie · 22-Nov-2006, 15:24

Jasper Ive been using this company for all my optics, as well as servicing their boiler. 4D
http://www.opticron.co.uk/

Jasper · 22-Nov-2006, 16:43

why 10 x 50 rather than 12 x 60 or 15 x 70?

http://www.celestron.uk.com/catalogu...egoryID=3 876

Fordie · 22-Nov-2006, 17:01

Because holding the bino's steady is near impossible with 12 /15X unless on a firm tripod. 4D

Jasper · 22-Nov-2006, 17:09

Cheers,mate

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21-Nov-2006, 16:48	#22
Fordie Regional Organiser - BHCN Ducati Corse Posts: 3,276 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dunstable Beds Mood: Raring to Ride Well worth a look in here 4D http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/o...nd/index.shtml Reply

22-Nov-2006, 14:55	#23
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK Can you reccomend any 10 x 50 or 12 x 60 binos? Reply

22-Nov-2006, 15:19	#24
Melnie Mouse Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 704 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WATERLOOVILLE Mood: Smiles 10 x 50's are best... most makes be ok Reply

22-Nov-2006, 15:24	#25
Fordie Regional Organiser - BHCN Ducati Corse Posts: 3,276 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dunstable Beds Mood: Raring to Ride Jasper Ive been using this company for all my optics, as well as servicing their boiler. 4D http://www.opticron.co.uk/ Reply

22-Nov-2006, 16:43	#26
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK why 10 x 50 rather than 12 x 60 or 15 x 70? http://www.celestron.uk.com/catalogu...egoryID=3 876 Last edited by Jasper : 22-Nov-2006 at 16:51. Reply

22-Nov-2006, 17:01	#27
Fordie Regional Organiser - BHCN Ducati Corse Posts: 3,276 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dunstable Beds Mood: Raring to Ride Because holding the bino's steady is near impossible with 12 /15X unless on a firm tripod. 4D Reply

22-Nov-2006, 17:09	#28
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK Cheers,mate Reply