Telescope Owner Resources (Science/Astronomy/Amateur/Telescope_Owner_Resources)
up Telescope Owner ResourcesThis category deals with all aspects of owning and using an amateur telescope. It looks at getting the most out of your existing telescope and what accessories might be needed.EntriesThe Telescope Review Web Site http://www.scopereviews.com/ Beginner's advice and articles, and telescope, eyepiece and accessory reviews. Amateur Telescope Optics http://www.telescope-optics.net/ Presents information on aberrations, obstruction effects, and reflecting, refracting, and catadioptric objectives, and the eyepiece and eye. NexStar Resource Site http://www.nexstarsite.com/ Users guide, observer list, downloads, PC control, firmware, odds and ends, equipment reviews alignment guides, tracking test, and links. Meade Advanced Products Users Group http://www.mapug-astronomy.net/ The resource website for the LX200, LX90, LX50, LXD55, Starfinder, and ETX telescopes, and Pictor CCD cameras and imaging software. Robin Gatter's Home Page http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.gatter/ Cross-reference data for Meade LX200 telescope users. AstroDesigns by Ed Stewart http://www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/ Accessory designs and information to enhance the SSE of Meade LX200s, Dobsonian reflectors, and other telescopes plus star charts for computerized telescopes. All About Telescopes http://www.indepthinfo.com/telescopes/ Information on refracting, reflecting and radio telescopes, details on amateur telescopes, eyepieces, mounts, lenses and software. The Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Web Site http://sctscopes.net/ Basics, observing, tips, photo basics, glossaries, and links. The Naperville Astronomical Association - Telescope Calculator http://www.stargazing.net/naa/scopemath.htm A javaScript-driven calculator, which will compute the values of a number of paramaters for any telescope and eyepiece combinations entered. Choosing your Telescope's Magnification http://www.televue.com/engine/page.asp?ID=140 Selection depends on eyesight, telescope's aperture and optical design, atmospheric conditions, and type and size of the object being viewed. LXD55 http://lxd55.com/ Reviews, knowledgebase, gallery, FAQ, message forum, classifieds, store, and links. Telescope Buyer's Guide http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/buyers.htm Finding a way through the maze of ads, catalogs, claims and counter claims about which is best or the least expensive. How to Buy a Telescope http://space.about.com/od/telescopesandoptics/ht/telescopehowto.htm Basics, tips, and accessories with suggested reading and articles. Telescope SA - The Cosmos Through your Eyes http://www.telescopesa.za.org/TGHMenu.htm Guides, how to's, and tips. FUSE - Continuous Viewing Zone Calculator http://fuse.pha.jhu.edu/support/tools/cvztool.html Used to estimate the right ascension and declination of the continuous viewing zone. The ETX 70 Homepage http://astronomy.customer.netspace.net.au/ Astronomy site with lots of telescope and accessory information. If you're into astronomy, telescopes or astrophotography feel free to browse the gallery and the accessories section. Free downloads can be found in the software section. Specific support is given to the Meade ETX 70 Telescope and astrophotography using the LPI and DSI imagers How-to Articles http://www.cloudynights.com/category.php?category_id=71&pr=3 Contains practicals, mounts, eyepiece cases, dew shields, ATM's, star charts, and mini's. Collimating Newtonian Optics http://www.oarval.org/collimatE.htm Consists of two steps: aiming the eyepiece axis at the center of the primary, and aiming the primary at the center of the eyepiece. FAQ About Collimating a Newtonian Telescope http://www.atmsite.org/contrib/Carlin/collimation/ Questions on how important the answers are to the performance of the instrument. Polar Align your Telescope http://www.astronomy.net/articles/4/polaralign.html Balancing the declination axis and the right ascension axis, aligning to north star, and using mount to locate objects. SubcategoriesChats and Forums This category deals with chat and forum websites that deal with specific brands of telescopes. We also list generalized Related categoriesNewbies Web sites for individuals who are new to astronomy, usually providing "how to" watch stars or what equipment is Product Reviews This category lists sites specifically for reviews of astronomy products. Telescopes, Binoculars and Accessories Neigbour categoriesAmateur Contributions to Science This category lists sites describing major scientific research projects being carried out by individuals Amateur Telescope Making This category lists sites specifically for amateur telescope making (ATM) as well as any of Astrophotography and CCD Imaging This category lists sites that assist amateur astrophotographers learn and refine their techniques for both film and CCD imaging. Binocular Astronomy This category lists sites pertaining to astronomy with the use of binoculars. Chats and Forums This category lists sites specifically for chats and forums on all facets of amateur astronomy. Classifieds This category lists sites specifically for astronomy items that are for sale in classifieds. Constellations This category lists sites that contribute astronomical information on the constellations. Deep Sky Observing This category lists sites that contribute information on deep sky observing. Observatories This category specifically lists sites of amateur observatories. Organizations This category lists sites specifically for groups of amateur astronomy. Radio Astronomy This category lists sites containing information on amateur radio astronomy. Satellites This category lists sites that distribute information on man-made satellites. Sky Calendars This category lists sites specifically for sky calendars used for the purpose of viewing preparations. Sky Maps and Atlases This category lists sites specifically for sky maps and atlases used for the purpose of viewing preparations. Solar System Observing This category lists sites that contribute information on solar system observing. Spectroscopy Spectroscopy is the technique of obtaining and recording the spectra of light sources. A spectrum is the continuum of colors (as in a rainbow) formed when light is dispersed so Star Parties This category lists sites that pertain to gatherings of astronomers whether day or night at events called star parties. (This section is quite beta and buggy, have patience. Thanks)
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